Daily
Salem
Saturday, August 16th, 2025
Good morning, Salem. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Friends of Pioneer Cemetery has built a fund valued at over $1.7 million, created an online burial list, and earned National Register status to care for the 171-year-old cemetery where early local leaders are buried. The group meets monthly for work days and will host a SOLVE event on Sept. 20 — a plan to fix issues like vandalism and volunteer shortages. Statesman Journal
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Ishan Pillai, a Salem veteran and civil engineering technician, went on a crab fishing trip in Newport and lost his life when the F/V Das Bug capsized on Sunday—coast guard officials are investigating the incident. Salem Reporter
- ➤ A truck crashed into telephone wires on Steele Lane on July 9 and caused a fuse failure on Southeast Gath Road that started a fire burning 30 acres of former prison farmland and destroying three barns — firefighters controlled the blaze in about four hours while one firefighter was injured and residents were evacuated with $1 million in property damage. Salem Reporter
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Rogue Valley-based Hunter Communications is expanding its fiber internet service in northeast Salem and plans to serve 7,000 homes by year end—its crew is building a service station at 1168 15th Street N.E. while local jobs are set to grow as the work continues. Salem Reporter
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Pentacle Theatre’s production of Hairspray premiered Friday with a diverse cast of over three dozen local volunteers showcasing extravagant wigs and vintage fashion at 324 52nd Ave. N.W. — tickets for remaining shows through Sept. 6 are selling out quickly. Salem Reporter
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City officials selected veteran developer Charles Weathers of ORREO LLC to redevelop Block 45 near Riverfront Park into a mixed-use building with 40 affordable apartments, a winery, a restaurant and event space—but no grocery store is planned. The proposal, chosen from six entries, will be reviewed for final approval in the coming months. Salem Reporter
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Boot Scoot and Brew Music Festival
11 a.m.-10 p.m. — Salem Riverfront Park Amphitheater — Cost info unavailable — Enjoy a full day of music featuring the Catnip Brothers and more.
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Wine & Yoga Experience
6-8 p.m. — Cubanisimo Vineyards — Suggested donation of $5-10 — Enjoy a relaxing yoga class with mountain views followed by a beverage.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You cannot find yourself by going into the past. You can find yourself by coming into the present.
~ Eckhart Tolle
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