Daily
Salem
Tuesday, February 17th, 2026
Good morning, Salem. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Salem’s first Fashion Week will run from April 5 to 12 with a runway finale at Salem Convention Center on April 12. The event will feature popup shops, kids’ and main runway shows, and free ticket options—200 spots free and 100 at $10 each. Salem Business Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A town hall at the Elsinore Theatre on Thursday, Feb. 5 offered creative tips for helping students enjoy reading. Local panelists — including a district superintendent, literacy director and teacher — urged families to use playful activities like spelling scavenger hunts to build reading habits. Salem Reporter
- ➤ Activist Nancy Krause, a retired nurse, reported a high school Turning Point USA event to Child Protective Services on Thursday for excluding parents from the gathering and raising student safety concerns; a TPUSA group representative said all students attended with parental permission + proper volunteer supervision. 1430 KYKN
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Salem Health and Santiam Hospital & Clinics filed with the state on Feb. 11 to merge in a $61 million deal. Hospital leaders said the merger will boost rural care and keep all 750 employees if approved by fall. Salem Reporter
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Data from the Salem Housing Authority shows that affordable apartments are nearly filled with a 2.6% vacancy rate as of Friday, Feb. 13. Agency officials explained that market factors and a straightforward application process have kept vacancies lower than in Portland (where rates exceed 7%). Salem Reporter
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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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Trivia Night at Stomp
6-8 p.m. — Stomp by Croft Vineyards — Winning team gets a $50 gift card — Test your trivia skills with great food and wine in a lively atmosphere.
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Preschool Storytime
10:15 – 10:40 AM — Salem Public Library — Free — Enjoy interactive stories, songs, and movement for young children and their caregivers.
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Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons Concert
8:30-9:45 p.m. — Willamette Heritage Center — Ticketed entry — Experience a captivating candlelight concert featuring the music of Coldplay and Imagine Dragons.
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Marketing Psychology for Hairstylists
10 a.m. — Salon Abode — $— Discover the psychological principles that enhance client trust and decision-making in hairstyling marketing.
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4th Annual Marion-Polk Children, Youth, & Family Services Summit
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. — Salem Convention Center — Free entry — Explore child and family-centered services and ignite hope in the community through engaging discussions and networking.
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Plant and Seed Swap
1-3 p.m. — Salem Public Library — Free entry — Trade seeds, cuttings, and plants while getting expert gardening advice.
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