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Salem
Thursday, April 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Salem. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of April.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Oregon Utility Notification Center, Oregon OSHA and the PUC remind residents to call 811 before starting any digging projects during National Safe Digging Month to prevent injuries and costly utility damage (they advise submitting a locate request two business days ahead). 1430 KYKN
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ State regulators began reviewing a proposed merger between Salem Health + Santiam Hospital and Clinics on April 16; more than 30 public comments have voiced concerns over insurance coverage and local access. The hospitals aim to receive state approval by Sept. 30. Salem Reporter
- ➤ Salem esthetician Porshla Scheuble recommends a spring skin reset after a harsh winter by simplifying routines to a gentle cleanser+ barrier-supportive moisturizer+ daily SPF, and advises reintroducing active ingredients gradually to support skin recovery. 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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