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4 things to know about Yaquina Head Lighthouse as it turns 150

With a birthday celebration set at the lighthouse on Saturday, here are five things to know about the historic Oregon lighthouse.

 

South Salem volleyball works on hustle ahead of 2023 season

The South Salem volleyball team is led by coach Matt Leichty.

 

What's that going in at the former Izzy's Pizza & Buffet on Lancaster?

The former Izzy's Pizza & Buffet on Lancaster Drive in northeast Salem is being renovated into a new business.

 

After recording-breaking heat, Willamette Valley to see relief from extreme temperatures

How hot was it in the Willamette Valley this week? Here's what we know about the record-breaking temperatures and the forecast for the weekend.

 

3 years after historic wildfires, report suggests state contributed to slow recovery

State and local agencies lacked funding and coordination, review of devastating wildfires finds.

 

Washington, DC is most overworked city in US, study finds. See where your city lies.

Of the 50 largest cities in the U.S., Washington, D.C. ranked highest for most overworked city, followed by Denver, Colorado and Austin, Texas.

 

Denver Archdiocese sues Colorado preschool program over non-discrimination clause

The Denver Archdiocese filed suit against Colorado preschool organizations to overturn a non-discrimination rule in the state's preschool program.

 

Survey shows half of Americans have tried marijuana. See how many say they still do.

50% of Americans say they have tried marijuana at one point, according to this year's Gallup annual Consumption Habits survey.

 

Salem man sentenced for murdering teen, hiding body under duplex

Judge Channing Bennett called the act "savage," "callous" and "calculated."

 

World chess organization FIDE issues ban on transgender women competing in women's events

A world chess organization said: "The player has no right to participate in official FIDE events for women until further FIDE's decision is made."

 

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