Daily
Salem
Wednesday, January 14th, 2026
Good morning, Salem. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Salem neighborhood associations are hosting meetings this January on topics including flood prevention, legislative session previews, and community events. SCAN meets today at South Salem High School (1910 Church St. S.E.), while Highland, Northgate, and Southeast Salem hold meetings later this week to discuss safety and development. Salem Reporter
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A United Van Lines study found that Oregon led the nation in inbound moves in 2025, with the Salem area ranking seventh and Eugene-Springfield topping the list. Business leaders say the trend may shape the economy as more families seek lower living costs and better work opportunities. Oregon Capital Chronicle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Salem officials asked the Corps to add safeguards to planned deep drawdowns at Detroit Reservoir later this year, saying high turbidity may force the water treatment plant on Geren Island to switch to emergency sources & preparations include new groundwater wells and a pump connection with Keizer. 1430 KYKN
- ➤ Oregon Housing and Community Services invested $23.2 million to stabilize 15 distressed affordable rental developments in Multnomah County, preserving 1,362 affordable homes after the Housing Stability Council approved the funding on Jan. 9. 1430 KYKN
- ➤ Downtown trash receptacles began being replaced on January 12 as part of the multi-year Downtown Salem Streetscape project, and the new design features a larger opening, chute, and easier cleaning to improve accessibility in stages through February (city upgrade). 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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