The state capital of Oregon (5)

I believe the answer is:

salem

(Other definitions for salem that I've seen before include "Western state's capital" , "OT Hebrew capital" , "US witch-trial town" , "Witch trial town" , "where possessions were claimed?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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