Daily
Salem
Thursday, January 16th, 2025
Good morning, Salem. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Oregon Department of Revenue volunteers will offer free e-filing tax assistance at local libraries in 17 communities to support taxpayers with IRS Direct File and Direct File Oregon systems. 1430 KYKN
- ➤ A valve failure on South Crestview Drive in south Salem disrupted water service to nearby residents and businesses, with public works teams responding to assess and isolate the issue. Salem Reporter
- ➤ Salem Golf Club transitions to new ownership with Richard Kreitzberg while preserving its near-century-old heritage and remaining open to the public. Salem Reporter
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Johnathan Dale Korrell was arrested in Salem on charges related to a series of business burglaries after a five-week investigation, with stolen property worth over $100,000 recovered. 1430 KYKN
- ➤ Two Salem men, Leobardo Bautista-Gonzalez and Jhan Cruz-Munoz, were arrested and charged with mail theft after being found with a significant amount of stolen mail. Salem Reporter
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Salem-Keizer School Board approved a resolution ensuring local schools do not cooperate with immigration enforcement by collecting or sharing students' immigration status, reaffirming their commitment to protect immigrant students amid heightened fears. Salem Reporter
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Climate experts report that increasing temperatures and changing precipitation patterns, including reduced snowfall, are heightening wildfire risks and could drastically affect water storage in Salem, Oregon. Salem Reporter
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Salem city councilors unanimously agreed to establish a new committee aimed at identifying savings within the city's budget to avoid deep cuts and potential tax increases. Salem Reporter
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Recruitment for Dungeons & Dragons Nautical Campaign
This event offers a chance for players of all experience levels to join Xilus's Marauders in an immersive Dungeons & Dragons campaign focusing on dungeon delving and teamwork.
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Engaging Preschool Storytime at Salem Public Library
Youth Services staff will host a storytime featuring stories, songs, and rhymes suitable for babies and toddlers aged 2 ½ accompanied by their caregivers.
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New Community Resource Center
Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action will inaugurate a new resource center aimed at assisting homeless families, featuring on-site staff to support families in their quest for stable housing.
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Chris James Cellars at First Taste Oregon 2025
The First Taste Oregon event showcases Oregon's finest wines, brews, spirits, art, and food, featuring Chris James Cellars along with various industry professionals and vendors.
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Healthy Care Advocacy Seminar for Family Caregivers
This educational seminar, led by experienced nurse Nadine Grzeskowiak, provides guidance for unpaid family caregivers caring for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia.
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Andrea González Caballero Concert
Andrea González Caballero will perform live at Smith Auditorium in Salem.
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Comedy Show Featuring Andrew Rivers and Friends
This event showcases a comedy performance by Andrew Rivers, known for his personal storytelling and extensive tour history, at the Infinity Room in Salem, OR.
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Mexican Cooking Class: Champurrado and Rice Pudding
Participants will learn to create traditional Mexican champurrado and arroz con leche, featuring authentic ingredients and techniques.
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Free Foot Check Day at The Good Feet Store
This event offers a complimentary 15-minute foot check by a healthcare professional to promote foot health.
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Salem Stoic Society: Meeting 2 of 25
The Salem Stoic Society gathers to discuss Stoic philosophy and its application in daily life, promoting personal growth and community support.
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