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Salem
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Salem. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lloyd Beutler, who helped build I-84 and I-205, turned 100 on March 7 and celebrated with family at The Springs Living in Lancaster. Born in 1926 to a farming family east of Salem, he served during the Korean War operating heavy equipment. Salem Reporter
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Salem hosts family-friendly events this week. Oregon Ag Fest runs at the fairgrounds on April 25-26, and a luau is scheduled on April 25 at 12th St. Other events include a Saturday Market dance and a McNary music concert at Elsinore Theatre on April 29 (details vary by event). Salem Reporter
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Santiam Hospital purchased the former U.S. Bank building on Highway 22 in Mill City for $500,000 and will remodel it into Santiam Pharmacy - providing walk-in and drive-through services for a community without a pharmacy since 2020. Statesman Journal
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Patrick Carney and his partners are listing the former Macy's building next to Salem Center Mall for roughly $7.9 million to free up capital and bring in a new investor. The 188,500 sqft property has experienced seven break-ins (incurring more than $70,000 in repair costs) amid ongoing downtown safety challenges. Salem Business Journal
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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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41st Annual Sheep to Shawl
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Mission Mill Museum — Admission details not specified — A wool-themed day featuring live shearing demonstrations and fun activities for all ages.
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Store Signing with Madeleine
12-2 p.m. — Omega Frog Comics — Free entry — Meet writer Madeleine Holly-Rosing and get your new Lady Mechanika issue signed.
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Sensory Friendly Movie in Salem
6-8 p.m. — Regal Santiam — Free entry — Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere to watch a family-friendly film tailored for sensory sensitivity.
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Schreiner's Iris Festival
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Schreiner's Gardens — Admission fee applies — Experience the breathtaking beauty of blooming irises in a stunning springtime festival.
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