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Friday, January 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Salem. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of January.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Keizer man was arrested for allegedly robbing the Flight Deck Restaurant in Salem at gunpoint, with the authorities seizing multiple firearms during his arrest. Salem Reporter
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Brush College Elementary School in the Salem-Keizer School District increased its attendance rate from 64% to 79% by engaging students through personal greetings, shared lunches, and recognition programs as part of an initiative to combat the district's leading chronic absenteeism rate. Statesman Journal
- ➤ A cyberattack on Carruth Compliance Consulting, servicing Salem-Keizer Public Schools' retirement plans, has compromised personal information of employees since 2008. Statesman Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The National Weather Service warns of dense fog and air stagnation in Oregon's Willamette Valley, affecting driving conditions and air quality until Friday. Statesman Journal
- ➤ Local birding expert Harry Fuller explains the characteristics and habitats of the Wilson’s snipe in Salem, debunking the myth of snipe hunts. Salem Reporter
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Salem's budget committee examined an updated forecast reducing the city's budget deficit from $18 million to $14 million, focusing on potential service cuts to bridge the shortfall. Salem Reporter
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Salem Health and Regence have resumed negotiations to restore in-network coverage at Salem's sole hospital after a contractual dispute affected many insured patients. 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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