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Thursday, June 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Salem. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Neighborhood associations in Salem are hosting community events this month, including a meeting today at 6:30 p.m. to talk about sidewalk repairs, foster care support and plans to ease mural rules on public fences. The events — which include peace walks, cleanups, music nights and school safety upgrades — show local groups working to improve their neighborhoods. Salem Reporter
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Student body president Marlene Gonzalez Gabriel at North Salem High, who completed the International Baccalaureate program while pushing for the school to reinstate a prayer room for Muslim students, graduated today and showed her peers the power of speaking up—she will attend the University of Oregon this fall to study sociology and aims to become an immigration lawyer or teacher. Salem Reporter
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Environmental and social justice groups have withdrawn support for Gov. Kotek’s groundwater protection bill after a last-minute amendment removed key oversight provisions — they urged the Legislature to let it die. The bill will be discussed at a Senate Committee on Rules public hearing on Monday, and lawmakers must finish voting by June 29. Salem Reporter
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mayor Julie Hoy directed Police Chief Trevor Womack to develop a plan to boost downtown patrols after a June 1 mass stabbing at Union Gospel Mission hospitalized 11 people and raised local business fears of safety and homelessness—officials will review further steps at a June 23 council meeting. Salem Reporter
- ➤ Lawmakers reviewed House Bill 2025 on Tuesday as they considered stronger measures to oversee the transportation department amid calls for improved accountability for crumbling roads and bridges and a plan including a 15-cent gas tax rise and higher fees for electric vehicle drivers. Future public hearings will address transit safety and maintenance while Gov. Tina Kotek supports increased tools to control the agency — which faces a budget deficit and long project delays. Salem Reporter
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Bornstein Seafoods has recalled nearly 45,000 pounds of cooked and peeled ready-to-eat shrimp that may contain listeria after routine testing detected bacteria — the recall covers 1 and 5-pound bags distributed to retailers in California, Oregon, Washington and British Columbia. No illnesses have been reported — customers are urged to return affected products for a full refund as the company investigates the contamination. Statesman Journal
- ➤ OSMB and OEM warn that despite warm air, water in local rivers and lakes remains very cold and can cause cold shock and drowning—experts urge boaters and swimmers to wear life jackets and plan ahead given the rising number of water rescue incidents. 1430 KYKN
- ➤ Beginning January 1, 2026, Oregon will expand access to lower-cost cell and gene therapies for Medicaid patients with rare and severe diseases. The state applied to join a CMS initiative + it will negotiate lower prices for treatments to help people with sickle cell disease who suffer painful symptoms. 1430 KYKN
SHOP NEWS
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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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Return to Middle Earth Concert
3-5 p.m. — South Salem High School — Ticket info not provided — Experience the symphonic journey through Middle Earth with stunning performances by Salem Symphonic Winds and guest artists.
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Wire Wrapping Jewelry Class
3:30-6:30 p.m. — Center 50+ — Punch card fee $15 for five classes — Learn the art of creating beautiful jewelry pieces with wire wrapping techniques.
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Preschool Storytime
10:15 – 10:40 a.m. — Salem Public Library — Free — Engage in interactive stories, songs, and movement designed for young children and their caregivers.
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Tube Bending & Iso Drawing Workshop
2-6 p.m. — Local 290 Training CENTER SALEM — Free for Local 290 Members, $35 for UA Travelers — Learn the fundamental math and techniques for bending tubing in this hands-on workshop.
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Yarn and Thread Handwork Studio
12:30-2:30 p.m. — Center 50+ — $15 for five classes — Craft your own stylish accessories like stocking caps, scarves, or mittens with guidance from experienced students.
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2025 Sumpter Annual Neighborhood Garage Sale
June 27-30 — Sumpter School City Park — Free entry — Discover amazing deals and hidden treasures at this popular neighborhood-wide garage sale in SE Salem.
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Free Foot Check Day
10 AM – 4 PM — The Good Feet Store — Free entry — Get your feet evaluated by a healthcare professional to enhance your overall comfort.
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Letter Writing Social
2-4 p.m. — IKE Box Café — Bring your own supplies — A creative monthly gathering for letter writing and mail art enthusiasts.
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