Salem galleries and museums feature five exhibits this month showcasing Indigenous art, local winemaking, hometown narratives, Celilo Falls images and fabric heritage.
Key dates include artist talks on Sept. 12 and 27 at the Salem Art Association and an opening reception on Sept. 26 at Stefani Art Gallery.
At a Tuesday meeting, the Salem-Keizer School Board approved 11 factors that district officials must use to decide which up to eight public elementary schools to close in 2027.
Superintendent Castañeda will return on Oct. 13 with a recommended list, and community members voiced concerns at the Aug. 25 meeting.
Salem-Keizer students are heading back to class for the 2026-27 school year, with first grade at Brush College Elementary working on 'Welcome to First Grade' sheets on Sept.
9 and Principal Bridget West directing the Pledge of Allegiance.
More than 600,000 Oregon Health Plan members may face new work requirements + increased renewal frequency after notification letters are sent later this month, though many will be affected only in 2027.
Health officials warned some members might lose coverage during the phased changes.
Weird Al Yankovic headlined the Oregon State Fair on Monday at the L.B.
Day Amphitheater in Salem and entertained the crowd with medley tunes and his signature water gargling routine as part of his Bigger and Weirder 2026 Tour.
Oregon employers can apply for a new job creation tax credit until Oct.
31 – the credit provides $1,000 per new job for up to 10 jobs and requires each job to pay at least 150% of the minimum wage. Business Oregon will certify applications in November and December.
Salem Health completed its affiliation with Santiam Hospital on Sept.
1, and the system is transitioning Santiam employees while planning millions for infrastructure upgrades as patient care remains unchanged during integration over the coming months (local specialists and resources will be connected).
Lawmakers heard from Gov. Kotek’s economic advisers on Tuesday as they discussed next year’s proposals for reducing the estate tax, boosting state infrastructure spending, and easing regulations to aid businesses and lower-income families.
The recommendations come at a time when Oregon aims to spur economic growth amid challenging market conditions.
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