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Salem
Friday, March 13th, 2026
Good morning, Salem. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Gussie Belle Commons opened on March 11 with 120 affordable apartments at 739 23rd St. N.E. Phase two will break ground next week to add 60 more units for families seeking modern living. Salem Reporter
- ➤ On Monday, March 9, the Oregon Tourism Commission announced at the Oregon Governor’s Conference on Tourism that the Oregon Main Street Statewide Coordinating Program earned the Oregon Prosperity Award—boosting tourism and revitalizing more than 100 towns with a reported $134.6 million economic impact since 2008. 1430 KYKN
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local entrepreneur Becka Bonner will host a party and book reading tomorrow, Mar. 14 from 2 to 4 p.m. at her button shop on River Rd. N. in Keizer to mark the 15th anniversary of Becka Makes Buttons & launch her new picture book, 'Rad Builds a Home for Lost World Friends.' Salem Reporter
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Cherriots and Chemeketa are teaming up to boost diesel technician skills by providing hands-on learning with real transit parts. They will host a Maintenance Shop Industry Workshop on March 18 from 9 to 11 a.m. at WorkSource Oregon Salem Center (hybrid format available) for job seekers and career changers. 1430 KYKN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Oregon Department of Revenue processed 860,000 e-filed tax returns and issued 720,000 refunds, with most reaching taxpayers within two weeks, as reported on March 12. Taxpayers can use the updated Where’s My Refund tool (which shows extra details and guidance) by signing into their Revenue Online account. 1430 KYKN
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Hyprov - Improv Under Hypnosis
7:30 p.m. — Elsinore Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of mesmerizing comedy and magic with Asad Mecci as he blends hypnosis and improv for a unique show.
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St. Paddy's Day Paint Night
6:30-8:30 p.m. — South Liberty Bar & Grill — Cost of food and beverages — Celebrate St. Paddy's Day while creating art in a festive atmosphere.
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Journey in Exporting: Salem
4-6 p.m. — Chemeketa Community College — Free entry — Hear seasoned exporters share their inspiring paths to success in global trade.
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Infant/Toddler Storytime
11:00-11:20 a.m. — Salem Public Library — Free entry — Participate in engaging stories, songs, and rhymes perfect for infants and toddlers.
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Breakthrough Basketball Shooting & Offensive Skills Camp
March 21-22 — Home Courts Powered by NPJ — Registration required — Rapidly improve your basketball skills with high-intensity drills and focused coaching.
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English/Spanish Language Exchange
5:30 PM — Salem Public Library — Free entry — Practice your English or Spanish with fellow learners while enjoying light refreshments.
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Infant/Toddler Storytime
11:00 – 11:20 a.m. — Salem Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes ideal for babies and toddlers with their grownups.
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Beginner English as a Second Language Class
3 PM — Salem Public Library — Free entry — A multilingual ESL class for beginners taught by local instructors from Goodwill Industries.
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Russ Taff Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Elsinore Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the electrifying voice of Christian music legend Russ Taff live on stage.
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Alfred Robles Stand-Up Comedy
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Elsinore Theatre — Cost information not provided — Enjoy a night of laughs with one of the hottest young comedians in the country.
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