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Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Salem. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 2nd of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 58-year-old pedestrian was critically injured when he was struck by a pickup truck Tuesday morning around 9:45 a.m. in the Highland neighborhood — the 1900 block of Northeast Broadway Street was closed until officers prepared to reopen it. Salem Reporter
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Mark Meleason filed a lawsuit in Marion County Circuit Court on March 21 claiming that state police and the Department of Justice failed to properly train DEA agent Samuel Landis, whose decision to run a stop sign during drug surveillance led to the fatal crash that killed his wife, cyclist Marganne Allen in March 2023 (he seeks $9.5 million in damages). Salem Reporter
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A team of second- and fourth-graders from Heritage School won the regional round of ExploraVision with their project Lost Then Found, a micro-patch that sends health data from people with dementia to caregivers. They built a large-scale prototype using classroom materials—each student received a Chromebook prize, and the team will compete in the national final in Washington D.C. with winners announced in May. Salem Reporter
- ➤ Today, Gov. Tina Kotek proposed an extra $100 million for the Early Literacy Success Initiative to boost reading instruction and teacher training in Oregon schools — the proposal is set for a vote in the House Education Committee. More than 100 educators urged that 20% of the funds go to 42 high-need schools, including 12 in Salem-Keizer, so teachers can learn the science of reading — a change aimed at helping struggling students. Salem Reporter
- ➤ Gov. Tina Kotek has proposed an extra $100 million to continue the Early Literacy Success Initiative, with a vote scheduled today in the House Education Committee, to update reading curricula and train teachers. Literacy advocates urge the Legislature to direct 20% of the funds to 42 high-need schools—such as Washington Elementary in Salem—to boost literacy tutoring. Oregon Capital Chronicle
- ➤ Chemeketa Community College opened registration for its Fall 2025 Building Inspection Technology program to train new building safety professionals. The program adds three fast-track short-term certificates to help fill a statewide shortage of permit technicians, plans examiners and building inspectors — designed for working professionals. 1430 KYKN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Nearly 1.2 million Oregonians have filed their 2024 state income tax returns, but over 1 million have not yet submitted theirs with Tax Day due April 15. Megan Denison of the Oregon Department of Revenue urged taxpayers to file quickly+use electronic filing for faster refunds and fewer delays. 1430 KYKN
- ➤ The city of Salem will hold an open house on April 12 at Salem Public Library — 585 Liberty St. S.E. in the Anderson Rooms — from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to gather feedback on design plans for an updated Riverfront Park playground that will be completed in 2026 using a $770,000 state grant and city funds. Salem Reporter
- ➤ Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is seeking public comment on a proposal that would add a 25% out-of-state surcharge to parking permit fees and eliminate the 24-month permit—changes set to begin July 1. The department will accept comments until 5 p.m. April 30 and hold a virtual public hearing at 5:30 p.m. April 24. 1430 KYKN
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Salem Ducks Unlimited Annual Banquet, Auction and Fundraiser; An Evening for Conservation
Salem Ducks Unlimited is hosting it’s Annual Banquet, Auction and Fundraiser at the historic Mission Mill in downtown Salem on Saturday April 5th. This Evening for Conservation will feature oral and silent auctions, raffles and games featuring artwork, sporting goods, home and yard decor, an American Eagle Gold Coin and 20 Firearms!!!!
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Salem Ducks Unlimited Annual Banquet, Auction and Fundraiser; An Evening for Conservation
Salem Ducks Unlimited is hosting it’s Annual Banquet, Auction and Fundraiser at the historic Mission Mill in downtown Salem on Saturday April 5th. This Evening for Conservation will feature oral and silent auctions, raffles and games featuring artwork, sporting goods, home and yard decor, an American Eagle Gold Coin and 20 Firearms!!!!
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ColorSync: The Cut Methodology
10 AM – 3 PM — Salon Abode — Cost Info — Master strategic hair cutting techniques for high-impact results.
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Greeters Hosted by SBBI
8:30-10:00 a.m. — Northern Lights Theatre Pub — No entry fee — Network with local businesses and discover word-of-mouth marketing strategies.
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The Princess and The Wind
4:00 – 5:15 PM — South Salem High School — Ticket prices not listed — Experience the world premiere of a mesmerizing ballet inspired by Mayan folklore, combining music and dance to tell a beautiful story of love and transformation.
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2025 ONRQC Annual Conference
8 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Salem Hospital - Building B — Includes breakfast and lunch — Engage in a day of evidence-based practices featuring a keynote from renowned nursing leader Elizabeth Bridges.
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Needle Felting Class - Nest
6-8 p.m. — CreativiTEE & rofe designs — Pre-registration required — Learn to needle felt a wool nest and expand your fiber arts skills with a fun spring project.
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Resource Fair for Individuals with IDD
9 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Salem Convention Center — Free entry — Connect with valuable resources for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and enjoy family-friendly activities.
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April Paint Night at Valiant The Sandwich
6-8 p.m. — Valiant The Sandwich — Cost varies — Unleash your creativity with a fun paint night while enjoying delicious sandwiches in a cozy atmosphere.
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Stargazing Workshop
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Center 50+ — $10 — Explore key terms for night sky observation, followed by a live stargazing session with hands-on app use.
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Make Parenting a Pleasure Workshop
4:30-6:30 p.m. — Willamette Family Medical Center: Fay Shannon — Registration required — Discover parenting insights and boost your confidence in family goals through engaging education.
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