Daily
Salem
Monday, January 19th, 2026
Good morning, Salem. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 19th of January.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Marion County submitted two comment letters to the Army Corps of Engineers on Jan. 13 urging a revision of the Draft SEIS for Detroit Lake because a deep drawdown could harm Salem water systems and trigger severe fish mortality + mirror the 2023 kokanee die-off at Green Peter Reservoir. 1430 KYKN
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A Tolkien-themed hobbit house called The Bag Inn is for sale in south Salem at 2784 Ballantyne Road for $849,000 cash. The property includes a 1,000 sqft earth-sheltered home and a 4,645 sqft main house on a 2.47-acre estate, offered by a trustee in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Statesman Journal
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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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