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Salem
Saturday, January 10th, 2026
Good morning, Salem. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 10th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Hunsaker Dental will host a ribbon cutting at its new Salem clinic at 835 Commercial St. SE on Monday, Jan. 12 at 11:15 a.m.-the upgraded facility offers extra treatment rooms and up-to-date technology for a smoother patient experience. Salem Business Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The school board will vote on new three-year contracts for deputy superintendents Olga Cobb (overseeing elementary schools) and Danielle Neves (overseeing middle and high schools) at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13 in the boardroom at 2575 Commercial St. S.E. The deals include a 3.5% cost-of-living raise and run through June 30, 2029. Salem Reporter
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tim Lewis, a retired Salem-Keizer teacher, now gives weekly Capitol tours to help visitors learn about the building's $505 million renovation and historic features. He began volunteering in 2018—adding extra tours as needed—and looks forward to more in-person sessions when the legislative session begins in February. Statesman Journal
- ➤ The Oregon Head Start Association urged Gov. Tina Kotek to restore $9.5 million cut from Head Start programs, which has led to job losses in Salem and other areas + lawmakers will seek to restore funding during the Feb. 2 session if no action is taken. Statesman Journal
- ➤ Taxpayers are urged to file electronically to avoid a longer wait for their refund + kicker. Oregon's Department of Revenue will start processing electronic returns Monday, Jan. 26 with refunds issued Feb. 15, while paper returns won’t be processed until early April. 1430 KYKN
- ➤ Salem Fire Chief David Gerboth has asked the city council to add four full-time ambulance medic positions to help manage a surge in emergency calls; the vote is set for Jan. 12 at 6 p.m. at Loucks Auditorium in the Public Library. Statesman Journal
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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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~ Winston Churchill
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