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Friday, May 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Salem. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Punx With Purpose opened Stormie’s Place on May 20 in downtown Salem at 333 High St. NE near the transit center. The center offers food boxes, clothing, hygiene supplies and a safe space for youth aged 11 to 18 — and its staff plans to expand by hiring five new employees while hosting Punx in the Park on Aug. 31. Salem Reporter
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Mike Osborn, founder of Wine.com, became the new CEO of Willamette Valley Vineyards last week as Jim Bernau stepped back from daily operations — he aims to enhance customer service and expand the vineyard nationally while noting tariffs and rising costs are expected to impact finances. Salem Reporter
- ➤ Gamberetti’s Italian restaurant, a Salem favorite for over 15 years, is moving from Pringle Plaza to The Holman Riverfront Park Hotel and will offer a larger kitchen with an expanded menu including breakfast service from 6 to 10 daily starting June 2. The new space features design upgrades and outdoor seating—details that promise to preserve its family-friendly feel—marking a fresh chapter in the local dining scene. Salem Business Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Salem woman aged 20 was arraigned in Benton County court on May 21 for shooting a man near Corvallis early May 17 after luring him using a dating app—she faces charges including attempted murder and assault while police continue looking for a second suspect. Statesman Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Oregon lawmakers are reviewing a pending bill that would set a minimum wage for rideshare drivers — the proposal also requires a just cause for deactivating driver accounts and includes paid sick leave. Uber and Lyft oppose the measure, saying it could raise fares and reduce drivers’ flexibility. Salem Reporter
- ➤ Oregon lawmakers are planning a new market-based emissions reduction program—allowing gas and diesel polluters to buy and trade carbon credits to fund road repairs. Legislators said the proposal would replace the current Climate Protection Program and that a workgroup is set to meet soon. Oregon Capital Chronicle
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A certified Medicare counselor in Salem explains that eligible beneficiaries can lower drug costs and premiums by enrolling in three programs—Medicare Extra Help, Medicare Savings Program, and QMB. The counselor advises those new to Medicare or in a special enrollment period to contact SHIBA for assistance. Salem Reporter
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Yoga and Wine Evening at Legacy Estate Vineyard
6-7 p.m. — Eola Hills Legacy Estate Vineyard — Suggested donation of $5-10 — Enjoy a rejuvenating yoga class by the lake followed by wine and a picnic.
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206 Tube Bending & Iso Drawing Class
2-6 p.m. — Local 290 Training CENTER SALEM — Free for members, $35 for travelers — Master essential tubing bending techniques in this hands-on class.
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Salem Mystic Fair
10 a.m.-5 p.m. — The Reed Opera House — Admission varies — Experience tarot readings, Reiki, and explore over 40 vendors at this mystical gathering.
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Yoga + Beer at Riverfront Park
6-7 p.m. — Gerry Frank Amphitheater — Suggested donation $5-$10 — Experience community and relaxation with a yoga session followed by local downtown support.
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Pinot & Pizza at Hudak House
12-6 p.m. — Hudak House - Winery & Vineyard — Free entry — Indulge in custom pizzas and delightful Pinot Noirs while enjoying live music in a scenic vineyard setting.
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Beginning of Summer Garden Festival
10 a.m.–3 p.m. — Sebright Gardens — Free admission — Celebrate the arrival of summer with a plant-themed festival featuring local nurseries and special guests.
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