Good morning, Salem.

Salem will host many summer events that include a Pride Parade (June 7), Make Music Day (June 21), and World Beat Festival (June 27-29) featuring music, food, and community celebrations.

Other events such as Marion County Fair, MIG Fest, Ironman 70.3, Hoopla, Englewood Forest Festival, and Salem Art Fair are scheduled through September to highlight local culture and fun.

Salem police arrested a 16-year-old suspect on May 8 around 9:30 p.m. outside a northeast Salem home after he stabbed two young men during a fight near The Cue Ball pool hall (1262 State St), leading to the death of 21-year-old Isac S.

Rizo at Salem Hospital and non-life-threatening injuries to a 20-year-old man, with the suspect now facing multiple charges.

Oregon Rep. Janelle Bynum will hold 10 town halls over the next three months to let voters share their concerns about rising costs and government policy.

The tour—comprising 7 in-person and 3 telephonic meetings across Clackamas, Deschutes, Linn, Marion and Multnomah counties—kicks off today at Sisters High School.

Former Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan must pay a $3,600 fine after an ethics commission found she used her position to secure a consulting gig for a marijuana company and receive extra travel reimbursements—Fagan resigned in May 2023 and apologized for her actions.

Salem Reporter spent two hours at the Willamette Valley Communications Center to show how local dispatchers handle about 1,500 calls daily from a 2,000 square mile area covering over 415,000 people — the center uses new tools like 911 texting and video calls to help guide emergency and non-emergency responses. The report explained that the city recently expanded its service to include three Lincoln County agencies and detailed the training and work needed to keep the service running.

A report from the Secretary of State’s Office finds that Oregon’s crisis response is strained due to poor data collection and unfunded crisis stabilization centers + only the 988 hotline has steady funding, leaving many without needed mental health care.

Officials noted that these issues contribute to high suicide rates and unmet service needs across the state.

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.

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.

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.

Free Beginner ESL Class

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

ColorSync: The Integrative Art of Cut & Color Mastery

10 AM – 5 PM — Salon Abode — Lunch provided — Elevate your hair cutting and coloring techniques for impactful transformations.

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