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Salem
Saturday, January 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Salem. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of January.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Willamette Art Center reopens Monday, Jan. 5 in its new southeast Salem studio near the airport. The nonprofit will resume low-cost ceramics classes and open studio time (adding 1,500 sqft of space) after six months of renovations. Salem Reporter
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Salem-Willamette Valley Airport lost its federalization on Dec. 30 and will now operate as a general aviation facility; TSA screening equipment remains on site but may be relocated. Local leaders allocated $300,000 on Oct. 13 and combined it with $1.2 million in community funds to help attract a new airline. Statesman Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Flu cases are surging in Oregon as the OHA reports fewer residents are getting vaccinated this season compared to last. Testing from Dec. 21 to 27 shows 15.9% of specimens were positive, with influenza A types H1N1 + H3 detected in 39% and 61% of cases respectively. Statesman Journal
- ➤ A Sublimity couple welcomed their first baby of 2026 at Santiam Hospital at 1:57 a.m. on New Year's Day — Bowen Minten was born healthy at 8 lbs 5 oz as fireworks echoed outside. Statesman Journal
- ➤ The Oregon Health Authority offers six practical tips for better health in 2026—quitting tobacco, updating vaccinations for RSV, pertussis, influenza, and COVID-19, eating well, moderating alcohol, and seeking mental health support. Residents can use free tools and resources to improve their well-being starting immediately. 1430 KYKN
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Energize & Elevate
10 AM – 2 PM — The Reed — Check website for costs — Discover balance and wellness strategies aimed at busy professionals and entrepreneurs.
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Cascade Creatives Grand Opening
12-3 p.m. — LAP Studio — Free entry — Celebrate the opening of a new design studio with giveaways, tacos, and community connection.
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First Taste Oregon
January 23-24 — Oregon State Fair & Exposition Center — Admission info available — Celebrate Oregon's finest offerings in art, brew, food, music, and more.
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Tales the Winds Remember
3-5 p.m. — Rose Auditorium — Free entry — Experience a musical journey through stories and legends with the Salem Symphonic Winds.
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January Paint & Sip at Flight Deck Restaurant & Lounge
6-8 p.m. — Flight Deck Restaurant & Lounge — Food and beverages available for purchase — Unwind with a creative night of painting an adorable Winter Scene.
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Genealogy Workshop: Ancestry & FamilySearch
4:30-5:45 p.m. — Salem Public Library — Free entry — Explore genealogy resources with hands-on assistance from experts.
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Hybrid Apprenticeship Workshop at WorkSource Salem
2-3:30 p.m. — WorkSource Oregon - Salem Center — Free entry — Discover hands-on training opportunities in various apprenticeship programs to kickstart your career.
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English as a Second Language Beginner Class
3 PM — Salem Public Library — Free entry — Enhance your English skills with a supportive, multilingual atmosphere.
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Indoor Winter Market at Wavra Farms
10 AM – 3 PM — Wavra Farms & Nursery — Free entry — Explore a diverse indoor market featuring local vendors from woodworking to gourmet foods.
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The Severin Sisters Evensong Concert
4:00 p.m. — St. Paul’s Episcopal Church — Donations accepted — Experience the sacred harmonies of local talent in a bluegrass and gospel concert.
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