Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of August.
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🏘️ Community
Marion Polk Food Share’s Youth Farm ended its best season yet as 33 teens harvested vegetables and prepared sheet-pan pizza for families on Tuesday, August 5.
The program provided produce for 120 families and added Santiam Hospital as a clinic partner—helping to expand food access and teach agriculture skills to local youth.
🏛️ Government
Salem city councilors unanimously approved sending an evaluation form to council members and the executive team to review Interim City Manager Krishna Namburi’s performance, with a summary of the feedback to be reviewed in September to decide if she will be permanently appointed.
The council also approved a supplemental budget to add $230,000 for senior center programming and allowed Namburi to apply for a $1 million grant to install solar arrays on the Marion Parkade renovation — measures aimed at addressing budget challenges and public service needs.
On Tuesday, the federal appeals court ruled that the class-action abuse settlement must now include foster youth living with their birth parents—covering an estimated 600 to 700 children.
The decision follows a report from a court-appointed expert outlining timelines and oversight measures for Oregon’s foster care system.
🎉 Salem Events
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7th Annual No BS OBS Truck Show and Swap
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Powerland Heritage Park — $20 entry — Experience one of the largest gatherings of 1980-97 Ford trucks and Broncos with vendors, food, and community fun.
The Shinkle Band Live Performance
5-7 p.m. — West Hills Vineyards — Enjoy a delightful evening with live country and rock music while savoring fine wine and bistro bites.
The All-American Rejects Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — L.B. Day Amphitheater — Part of Columbia Bank Concert Series — Enjoy a night of nostalgia with The All-American Rejects at the Oregon State Fair.
Train Stop Workshops: Dance and Derby
9:15 a.m.–8 p.m. — Cherry City Roller Derby — Promo code available — Learn dance skating skills and enhance roller derby footwork with Freight Train.
Paint Night at Vortex Eatery & Taphouse
6-8 p.m. — Vortex Eatery + Taphouse — Food and drink available for purchase — Unleash your creativity while sipping and painting in a fun atmosphere.
Pinot & Pizza Event
12-6 p.m. — Hudak House - Winery & Vineyard — No reservations required — Enjoy fresh pizza and Pinot Noir in a scenic setting with live music.
Dylan Scott Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Oregon State Fair & Exposition Center — Cost TBD — Experience the powerful vocals and heartfelt songs of Curb Records artist Dylan Scott.
Banda Los Sebastianes Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Oregon State Fair & Exposition Center — Free entry — Experience the lively sounds of Banda Los Sebastianes at the Columbia Bank Concert Series during the Oregon State Fair.
The Beach Boys Concert
4-9:30 p.m. — The Pavilion — Cost info not available — Experience over six decades of musical brilliance from The Beach Boys.
Tropical Treasures: Paper Art Exhibition by Eileen Downes
5-8 p.m. — Stefani Art Gallery — Free entry — Explore vibrant collages that transform torn paper into tropical dreams and hidden stories.
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