Tuesday Morning News Report With Kevin Hays (AUDIO)

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(SALEM) - The high temperature in Salem on Monday according to the National Weather Service was 103 degrees. The overnight low was 61 degrees.

That blew away the old record high of 97 degrees, set on June 27, 1987.

Temperature signs at banks, and businesses read anywhere from 107 degrees in south Salem, to 105 degrees in downtown Salem, to 104 degrees in Keizer

Corvallis, and McMinnville also broke records with 103 degree high temperatures Monday.

Hundreds flocked to the Oregon coast to beat the valley heat. The high temperature in Newport and Lincoln City was 63 degrees.

High highest temperature in the state was recorded at both Medford and The Dalles, both reached 105 degrees.

The best place in the state to get away from the heat was to travel to Meacham, where their high temperature was 44 degrees.

Beginning August 1st, Keizer residents will be paying more for water.

The Keizer City Council last week approved a 4 percent water rate increase.

The increase means residents on average will pay between $ 7 and $8 more per year for water services, and the average Keizer business will pay between $21 and $22 more per year.

Residents will also see an increase in the administrative fee associated with sewer bills.

The sewer rate will increase from $ 4.50 to $4.85.

The city says the increases are expected to generate an extra $20,000 annually.

This is the fifth consecutive year that water service rates in Keizer have increased.

The Salem Police Department, along with The Salem Fire Department will be increasing their enforcement of illegal fireworks this Fourth of July holiday.

Salem police spokesman Lt. Bill Kohlmeyer says every year officers respond to numerous calls from citizens involving illegal fireworks.

Many of these calls originate from citizens concerned about fire danger, noise violations, property damage, and potential injury Kohlmeyer said.

Extra officers will be staffed July 4th to deal specifically with illegal fireworks calls.

Citizens should be aware that in addition to losing their illegal and expensive fireworks they could and likely will face criminal charges and possible arrest.

Kohlmeyer said possessing illegal fireworks is a class B misdemeanor with a possible fine of up to $250.

Salem-News.com Salem-area weather forecast…..

Tuesday � Sunny, and cooler � High 93

Wednesday � Mostly sunny � High 83

Thursday � Brief morning clouds, then Sunny � High 85

For a complete 7-day Salem-area weather forecast visit our website Salem-News.com

Salem-News.com Salem-area road construction report…..

On Tuesday, Kuebler Blvd SE At the intersection with Lancaster Dr SE Flaggers will control the intersection when traffic lights are turned off for repair.

Center Street NE is closed to all thru traffic between 17th Street NE and 12th Street NE for the demolition and rebuilding of the bridge over Mill Creek. A detour route using 17th Street NE, State Street and 12th Street NE is in place.

Brush College Rd NW at the intersection with and west of Doaks Ferry Rd will have lane closures with flaggers for sewer line installation and street improvement project.

Fisher Road NE North of Silverton Road… Lane closures for water service repairs.

Brush College Rd NW Between Doaks Ferry Rd NW and Gibson Rd NW. Lane closure with flaggers for sewer line and street improvements. Expect delays in this area.

Fairview Industrial Dr SE at the Interstate 5 underpass street closed for the replacement of bridges for the ODOT I-5 widening project.

Due to low river level readings, the Buena Vista Ferry will be closing on Wednesday, for dredging and will reopen at the completion of the project.

Notifications will be made when the ferry is back in operation.

Be Aware! The speed limit on I-5 through Salem has been reduced to 50 MPH during the ODOT I-5 widening project.

ODOT will be conducting joint repair work on the northbound lanes of Interstate 5 at the Turner-Sunnyside exit. The A and B lanes will be alternately closed to traffic between 9 PM Tuesday through 5 AM Wednesday; one lane will remain open for northbound traffic at all times.

21st St NE Between Center St NE and Breyman Ave NE Street closure for sewer service repair.

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I`m Kevin Hays reporting for Salem-News.com Have A Safe And Wonderful Day!