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Salem
Thursday, February 5th, 2026
Good morning, Salem. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Keizer Gold Star Families Memorial Monument Committee will dedicate Oregon's first Gold Star memorial at PFC Ryan J. Hill Memorial Park on Saturday, Feb. 7 at 11 a.m. in partnership with the City of Keizer & Rotary Satellite Club, with community leaders and veterans speaking. 1430 KYKN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Two state economists, Carl Riccadonna + Michael Kennedy, presented the Q1 March economic outlook and revenue forecast to the legislative finance committee in Salem on Feb. 4; the report noted improved data on tax collections that could boost the state's budgeting process. 1430 KYKN
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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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Indoor Winter Market at Wavra Farms
10 AM – 3 PM — Wavra Farms & Nursery — Free entry — Explore a diverse market with 45+ vendors offering unique goods in a cozy greenhouse setting.
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Polar Plunge Fundraiser
9 AM - 1 PM — Illahe Hills Country Club — $60 — Take the plunge to support Special Olympics Oregon athletes in a fun and chilly challenge.
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Salem's Premier Trading Card Showcase & Collectibles Show
10 AM – 4 PM — Scottish Rite Center — Free admission — Discover a treasure trove of sports cards, rare collectibles, and unique items at this vibrant showcase.
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Paint & Sip Night
6-8 p.m. — Flight Deck Restaurant & Lounge — Full food and drink menu available — Unleash your inner artist at a chill painting session with friends.
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North East Salem Community Association Meeting
7-8:30 p.m. — The Jory Apartments — Free entry — Engage with your neighbors to help shape community decisions and improvements.
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Oregon Symphony Young People's Concert
11:30 AM — Smith Auditorium — $7 per person — Experience a symphony performance specifically curated for students in a fun and engaging setting.
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Preschool Storytime
10:15 AM — Salem Public Library — Free — Engage in interactive stories, songs, and movement designed for young children and their caregivers.
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Indoor Winter Market at Wavra Farms
10 AM – 3 PM — Wavra Farms & Nursery — Free entry — Explore a cozy indoor market featuring over 45 local vendors with a variety of goods.
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Paint and Sip at The Rabbit Cellar Lounge
7-9 p.m. — The Rabbit Cellar Lounge — Ticket required — Unleash your artistic side with painting, food, and great company in a relaxed atmosphere.
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