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Salem
Saturday, April 18th, 2026
Good morning, Salem. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ HEIT Nightclub is set to open this summer at 248 Liberty St. NE in downtown Salem, with approved city plans for interior updates (exact details remain pending). The venue aims to boost the local after-hours scene in the historic core. Salem Business Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Department of Early Learning and Care secured $7.35 million (PDG B-5) in federal funding on Apr. 17 to improve early childhood education. The funds, awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), will support system-building and infrastructure work with the Governor’s Roundtable. 1430 KYKN
- ➤ North Salem High School’s Valkyrie robotics team will travel to the VEX World Robotics Championships in St. Louis beginning Tuesday, April 21, after raising funds through door-to-door collections and local events. This marks the school’s second time competing at the international tournament. Salem Reporter
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Salem’s Urban Renewal Agency approved a motion for staff to return in May with a timeline for a consultant-led study of possible upgrades to the Riverfront Amphitheater to boost downtown economic activity & visitor spending. No construction or final expansion plan was approved at this stage. Salem Business Journal
- ➤ A recent study finds Oregon's 2019 law requiring nonprofit hospitals to offer sliding scale financial help has reduced the number of residents chased by debt collectors compared to similar states - experts say the policy may serve as a roadmap for future reforms amid looming Medicaid cuts. Oregon Capital Chronicle
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Oregon health officials reported the state’s first measles hospitalization on Friday, Apr. 17, showing that the virus spread beyond direct family. They urged unvaccinated residents to get vaccinated as measles cases continue to rise. Statesman Journal
- ➤ Jim Sellers, a *certified Medicare counselor*, explains how to compare Medicare supplements and avoid premium surcharges using the birthday rule. He advises residents to check Medicare.gov or contact SHIBA for details about Medicare Advantage plans and supplemental benefits. Salem Reporter
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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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Infant/Toddler Storytime
11:00 – 11:20 AM — Salem Public Library — Free entry — Experience delightful stories, songs, and rhymes perfect for little ones and their grownups.
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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 adults.
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Reboot With Krizz Kaliko
7-11 PM — Salem Armory Auditorium — Ticket information not specified — Experience a night of high-energy music from Krizz Kaliko.
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Candlelight: 90s Unplugged
5:30-9:30 p.m. — Willamette Heritage Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience an unforgettable evening of 90s hits performed in a cozy candlelit setting.
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English/Spanish Language Exchange
5:30 PM — Salem Public Library — Free entry — Practice your language skills with community members over light refreshments.
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Infant/Toddler Storytime
11:00-11:20 a.m. — Salem Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy engaging stories, songs, and rhymes perfect for babies and toddlers with their grownups.
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Bach & Mendelssohn: Tradition and Transformation
7-8:30 p.m. — Smith Auditorium — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening of Bach’s Violin Concerto in A Minor performed by the McKay Orchestras featuring Jessica Lee.
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