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Friday, April 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Salem. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 8th Salem Qingming festival will celebrate spring at Salem Pioneer Cemetery on Saturday, April 4 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., featuring a proclamation by Mayor Julie Hoy and traditional music and poetry by Willamette University students (honoring a legacy first celebrated by Salem’s Chinese community in the 1800s). Salem Reporter
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Cascade School District is asking voters to approve a $30 million bond to repair roofs, upgrade heating systems & add facility improvements in six schools in Aumsville, Turner and surrounding areas on May 19, keeping tax rates at $1.09 per $1,000 and unlocking a $10.2M state grant if approved. Statesman Journal
- ➤ Salem-Keizer School District plans to cut 130 jobs for the 2026-27 school year via teacher transfers and staff reassignments due to declining enrollment, with early retirees receiving a $5,000 bonus announced on April 2 and final decisions by June 30. Salem Reporter
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Wildfire protection partners have launched the new Before You Burn website & mobile app to help residents check if backyard debris burning is allowed in their area. The tool offers clear guidelines as fire season nears. 1430 KYKN
- ➤ State officials extended the public comment period on the Oregon Offshore Wind Energy Roadmap until April 27 to gather more input from residents who missed earlier meetings. The roadmap lists options from canceling offshore wind projects to launching a pilot program — decisions that will guide upcoming energy policy. Oregon Capital Chronicle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tax returns filed by mail must be postmarked by April 9 to avoid penalties on a deadline of April 15, and the Department of Revenue in Salem will accept in-person returns (from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 13-15) for those who miss the USPS mailing date. Statesman Journal
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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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Finding Hope, Resilience, and Strength During Turbulent Times All-inclusive Retreat
This retreat will offer a restorative space to rest and rejuvenate in the healing waters as well as guide you on your journey to mindfulness and hopefulness. Find healing and hope through activities like guided meditations, exploration and discovery of strengths and resilience, movement and mobility, soothing sound baths, artistic endeavors, and more!
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Preschool Storytime
10:15-10:40 a.m. — Salem Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy interactive stories, songs, and movement for children ages 2½ to 6 and their grownups.
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Cultural and Tourism Promotion Advisory Board Monthly Meeting
6 PM — Salem Public Library — Free entry — Engage in community discussions on cultural and tourism initiatives.
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A New Moon Ball: A Bridgerton Themed Ball
6-10 p.m. — Willamette Heritage Center — VIP dinner available — Step into the Regency era for an enchanting night of dancing and revelry inspired by Bridgerton.
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Spring Floral Paint & Sip Workshop
1-4 p.m. — Chemeketa Cellars Tasting Room — Not specified — Unwind while painting fresh spring florals in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.
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Salem's Trading Card Showcase & Collectible Show
10 AM – 4 PM — Scottish Rite Center — Free admission — Dive into the world of Pokemon and sports cards with 75 vendor tables from across the Northwest.
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2026 Alt Ed Summit
8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. — Willamette Education Service District — Check website for registration cost — Connect with educators and administrators from alternative education programs across the state at this informative summit.
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North East Salem Community Association Meeting
7:00-8:30 p.m. — The Jory Apartments — Free entry — Engage with your neighbors and discuss community improvement initiatives in an accessible setting.
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