Good morning, Salem.

On May 23, a fire broke out on the roof of the building at 4080 Reed Road SE, which houses the Oregon State Fire Marshal's Office and a nonprofit (serving people with disabilities), and Salem Fire Department quickly extinguished the blaze with no injuries reported.

Memorial Day is tomorrow and schools, government offices, banks, the DMV, and post offices are closed+ emergency services remain available while some businesses operate on limited hours.

Salem residents can plan ahead to observe the holiday respectfully.

Governor Kotek ordered state flags to fly at half-staff from 12:01 a.m. May 25 (Memorial Day) to honor fallen military members, and the Oregon Air National Guard will conduct an F-15 flyover at 10:30 a.m. in the mid-Willamette Valley.

Drop-in Craft at West Salem Branch

5:30 – 6:30 p.m. — Salem Public Library — Free entry — Families enjoy a creative evening crafting with provided materials and their imagination.

Marshall Tucker Band Concert

7-9 p.m. — Elsinore Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience classic Southern rock with the iconic Marshall Tucker Band.

Teacher Appreciation Night

6:35 – 11:59 p.m. — Chemeketa Baseball Field — Free admission for teachers — Celebrate the amazing educators of our community at the ballpark with a fun-filled evening.

Grupo Barak Concert

6:00pm-9:00pm — L.B. Day Amphitheater — $10 per vehicle — Experience an inspiring night of contemporary worship and Latin rhythms with Grupo Barak.

Santiam Hospital & Clinics Fun Run & Health Walk

8:30 – 11:00 AM — Santiam Hospital & Clinics — Registration required — Lace up your shoes for a fun-filled day of running and walking in Stayton.

2026 ACWA Biosolids Management Workshop

9:30 AM - 4:30 PM — Salem Public Library — Paid entry — Dive into the latest research on biosolids' benefits for soil health and sustainable farming.

Bonnie Raitt Concert

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Elsinore Theatre — Tickets from $581 — Experience the unforgettable sounds of Bonnie Raitt live in Salem.

Salem Summer Solstice 5k & 10k Run

6-9 p.m. — Minto-Brown Island Park — $20-$25 — Celebrate the summer solstice with a fun run and a sweet ice cream sundae finish.

Mosaic Lamp Workshop in Salem

2.5 hours — Salem Convention Center — All materials included — Create your own hand-painted ceramic bowl or plate in a relaxing workshop with Turkish tea and treats.

7th Annual Haley's Heroes Run for the Rare

Haley's Heroes Foundation presents the 7th Annual RUN/WALK FOR THE RARE — a 10K, 5K, and 1-Mile Run/Walk supporting International Batten Disease Awareness Day. Join us on June 14th to Run for the Rare and be part of the effort to find a cure. #RunForTheRare