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Good morning, Salem. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 4th of May.

CRIME NEWS

  • Keizer police arrested 25-year-old transient Luis Angel Escobedo-Castaneda on April 30 behind Dutch Brothers Coffee on River Rd. N. after a caller reported his suspicious behavior, with officers finding a firearm on him, four burglary firearms, and psychedelic mushrooms, and he faced charges for first-degree burglary, theft, unlawful firearm possession & controlled substance possession.  1430 KYKN

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Salem — Oregon Housing and Community Services reported promising progress from its Pre-Development and Capacity-Building grant program which provided $1.6 million to 14 nonprofit developers statewide to expand affordable homeownership. Nonprofits like Big River Community Land Trust and Sammy’s Place used the funds to hire staff and prepare projects for further state support.  1430 KYKN
  • The Oregon Department of Transportation will close major parts of the Center Street Bridge and Front Street from 9 p.m. today until 5 a.m. May 8 to let a snooper truck inspect the structure for a planned seismic retrofit. Northbound Front Street will stay partly open while southbound is closed and off-ramps and some lanes on the bridge will be briefly stopped for equipment moves—traffic will be directed further down Center Street.  Statesman Journal

EVENTS

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  • Salem Saturday Market

    4-9 p.m. — State of Oregon Green Lot — Free entry — Celebrate local craftsmanship with over 150 vendors offering handmade and homegrown treasures.

    Sat, 5/10/25

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  • Mother's Day Brunch

    11 a.m.-3 p.m. — Oregon Garden Resort — Pricing not specified — Delight in a festive brunch featuring brunch favorites and a visit to the serene botanical garden.

    Sun, 5/11/25

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  • Crochet & Slay for Teens

    4:00 – 5:30 PM — Salem Public Library — Free entry — Craft, socialize, and explore fiber arts in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.

    Tue, 5/13/25

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  • Mexico in the Heart 2025

    5-9 p.m. — Gerry Frank Amphitheater — Free entry — Celebrate Mexican culture with lively music, delicious food, and vibrant traditions.

    Wed, 5/14/25

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  • Free Beginner ESL Class

    3 PM — Salem Public Library — Free entry — A welcoming atmosphere to learn English as a second language with multilingual instruction.

    Thu, 5/15/25

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  • The Outer Realms Art Market

    11 a.m.-6 p.m. — Downtown Salem — Free entry — Celebrate community with local artists, authors, and practitioners at this vibrant three-day art market.

    Fri, 5/16/25

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  • Paint and Sip Experience

    3-5 p.m. — Honky Tonk Bar & Grill — $35 per person — Unleash your creativity with a fun painting class while enjoying a drink.

    Sat, 5/17/25

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  • Memorial Day Weekend Vineyard Tours

    11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. — Willamette Valley Vineyards — Ticketed entry — Experience a curated wine tasting with live music in the scenic Salem Hills.

    Sat, 5/24/25

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  • Memorial Day Weekend...Cuban Style! 2025

    12-6 p.m. — Cubanisimo Vineyards — Enjoy a festive Cuban-themed celebration with live music, food, salsa lessons, and raffles.

    Sun, 5/25/25

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  • Bazooka Sharkz and Friends Live Show

    7 p.m. — Blast Off Vintage — $10 — Experience a night of local punk and folk punk music with exciting performances from Salem's own Bazooka Sharkz and others.

    Thu, 5/29/25

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