Daily
Salem
Saturday, January 17th, 2026
Good morning, Salem. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Salvation Army announced that the Lighthouse Shelter, a 90-day transitional program serving residents for 60 years, will close at the end of January due to financial challenges — the agency will shift resources to its food pantry and case management services while current residents complete their programs. Salem Reporter
- ➤ Salem First Presbyterian Church will open its warming shelter at 770 Chemeketa St. N.E. overnight Saturday through Monday as temperatures drop below freezing—adults may bring pets, enjoy dinner and breakfast, and free Cherriots rides are provided. Salem Reporter
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lawmakers are set to debate a bill to replace Oregon’s 27-year-old school funding model and reset public education standards — the proposal reassigns funding analysis to a state agency and will be reviewed during a legislative session beginning Feb. 2 at the Capitol. Oregon Capital Chronicle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Marion County Circuit Court judge ruled Tuesday that Pacific Power must show continual progress in cutting emissions, confirming the Oregon Public Utility Commission's power under House Bill 2021—an enforcement step aimed at spurring clearer clean energy plans. Salem Reporter
- ➤ The Oregon Department of Administrative Services published the Office of Economic Analysis’ 2026 Production Targets and Adopted Methodology, outlining the state’s housing production, affordability and choice results based on House Bill 2001. The report will be updated annually by Dec. 31. 1430 KYKN
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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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Music & Poetry Open Mic Night
7-10 p.m. — Infinity Room — No cover — A vibrant evening showcasing local music and poetry talents.
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You Can’t Take it with You — Cue Captions
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Pentacle Theatre — Ticket info available — Enjoy a captioned performance of this classic comedy.
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