Daily
Salem
Tuesday, March 17th, 2026
Good morning, Salem. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ State lawmakers passed an Oregon bill to restrict landlords from disclosing tenants’ immigration data to guard against rising housing insecurity. The measure is set to be reviewed by the governor + it comes as communities navigate economic pressures amid federal enforcement policies. Oregon Capital Chronicle
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Salem-area small business owners are facing fewer online leads and experts say improved website clarity could boost conversions & capture shifting digital demand in a competitive local market. Salem Business Journal
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ City officials and school district representatives reported that rising gas prices from national events have increased fuel expenses, with Salem spending about $23,000 a week—a 12 percent rise that may stretch budgets as contracts expire soon. Salem Reporter
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gene Derfler, a WWII veteran and longtime legislator — who served Salem for half a century — died March 16 at 101, a family statement said. Statesman Journal
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ SilverSphere Capital, a New Jersey-based firm, will buy the old Truitt Brothers cannery on Northeast Front Street with a $150 million project + featuring 383 apartments, retail, and community spaces. The deal is expected to close on or before May 15 with demolition happening soon after and groundbreaking planned for October. Salem Reporter
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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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Daddy Daughter Dance: A Night in New York
4-7 p.m. — The Withnell Family YMCA — $45+ — Enjoy a magical evening filled with dancing, crafts, and delicious food trucks.
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Salem Fashion Week Runway Show
2:15-9:30 p.m. — Salem Convention Center — Free admission — Experience local designers showcasing fashion in a vibrant community celebration.
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