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Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Salem. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Maureen Mould, 72, volunteered this summer at Marion Polk Food Share in Salem with her grandson Oliver, 9, and other residents from Holiday Hidden Lakes—boxing fresh produce for people in need—and showing how different generations give back. Statesman Journal
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Andrea Randall lost most of her hearing 10 years ago and opened Beauty, Beverages and Books in Salem as a hybrid space offering haircuts, books and drinks; she plans to expand the venue with a new 3,000-square-foot area that will host author readings and live music—supporting her belief that printed books will always matter. Salem Business Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Salem-Keizer Public Schools has appointed new principals at two middle and 11 elementary schools — 18 new assistant principals and three district administrators will take over when classes resume after Labor Day. The appointments include experienced leaders such as Paul Odenthal as chief operations officer to help serve 37,189 students. Statesman Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read rejected a request from the U.S. Justice Department to share voter data—citing concerns that releasing personal details like birthdays and driver’s license numbers would violate privacy rights. He said that while public voter lists are available for a fee, they do not include sensitive information. Salem Reporter
- ➤ A Guatemalan farmworker was arrested by ICE on Aug. 7 during a Hubbard farm raid and is now challenging his detention in U.S. District Court in Portland. His lawyer says he followed scheduled check-ins—filing for asylum while awaiting a removal hearing in November—and argues that ICE did not follow proper procedures. Salem Reporter
- ➤ Salem’s new expungement clinic—Willamette Valley Clear Path—cleared records for 40 people on August 15, helping them remove barriers to jobs and housing as part of a state-funded initiative led by the Public Defender and community partners. Organizers will hold the clinic monthly and plan to extend the service to rural areas in the future. Salem Reporter
- ➤ On Aug 18, the Keizer City Council voted unanimously to oppose a payroll tax proposed by the Cherriots board to expand local bus service—business owners said the new tax could burden small companies. Councilors argued that any tax should be approved by a public vote before it is implemented. Salem Reporter
- ➤ Oregon lawmakers will hold a public hearing Monday at 3 p.m. for feedback on Governor Tina Kotek’s transportation funding proposal that includes a 6 cent gas tax increase—part of a plan expected to raise $791 million over the next two years. The special session will start on August 29 and seeks to keep road maintenance facilities open and prevent layoffs. Salem Reporter
SHOP NEWS
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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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Yoga + Libations at Lively Station
6-7 p.m. — Lively Station — $5-$10 suggested donation — Enjoy a relaxing outdoor yoga session followed by dinner and drinks in a vibrant setting.
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Jane Lynch Live Performance
7:30-9 p.m. — Elsinore Theatre — Ticketed event — Enjoy an evening of laughter and music with Jane Lynch and her special guest.
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