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Salem
Tuesday, January 6th, 2026
Good morning, Salem. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mark Wardell — CERT team leader — urges residents to prepare for disasters by building two weeks’ worth of supplies. He outlines a January plan covering water, manual can openers, instant drinks, and flashlights and will share additional preparedness and training steps next month. Salem Reporter
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Willamette Art Center reopened on Jan. 5 at its new location (3995 Fairview Industrial Drive Southeast) after spending 20 years at the Oregon State Fairgrounds. The nonprofit ceramics center welcomed visitors to its first clay-building class led by Candice Ulbricht and plans to add more studio spaces soon. Statesman Journal
- ➤ Willamette Art Center reopened at its new 3995 Fairview Industrial Drive Southeast location in south Salem — the center welcomes locals to explore the updated space. Statesman Journal
- ➤ Portland-based Metragnome opened its 10th rehearsal studio at 676 Church St. N.E. in downtown Salem yesterday; the newly renovated facility offers 49 monthly and three hourly spaces (hourly rates range from $15 to $30) and aims to reconnect the local music community. Salem Reporter
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The National Weather Service in Portland has issued a winter storm warning for the Cascade Mountain passes from today to Jan. 8, predicting up to 2 feet of snow and 40 mph winds at routes including Santiam and Willamette Pass — travel may be difficult though ski areas will benefit. Statesman Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Beth Schmidt, the former Safe Routes coordinator, is suing the Mid-Willamette Valley Council after she was fired for wearing a t-shirt with Norman Rockwell’s painting of Ruby Bridges (showing a racial slur) during a meeting ahead of the annual Bridges Walk to School on Nov. 14. Salem Reporter
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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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