Good morning, Salem.

Verrus must obtain archaeological clearance for its planned 130-acre data center at Mill Creek Corporate Center because the four parcels lie within Salem’s Cultural Resources Protection Zone; permits will not be issued until the site is cleared.

A local theater company will transform the vacant downtown Cinebarre into a multi-venue arts hub with seven auditoriums hosting plays, concerts and events.

Salem native Jeremy Clubb will inspect the revamped space next Monday, Aug. 31.

On Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, Dash Thompson performed at Bricked Up Comedy’s weekly open mic in downtown Salem where comedians test new material in front of a live audience.

The event offered a close-up look at fresh stand-up routines (a local favorite) that kept the crowd engaged.

Instructional coach Lynne Koenig led 11 district schools' teachers in a five-day Constructing Meaning training where they learned strategies to support multilingual students in math + other subjects.

Western Oregon University has revamped its literacy curriculum to better prepare teachers to help kids learn to read.

Dean Melanie Landon-Hays (newly appointed) said the changes follow state task force recommendations and will integrate research-backed methods into teacher training programs.

The U.S. Forest Service is accepting applications now for wildland firefighting jobs near Salem, Corvallis and Eugene for the 2027 fire season.

Applicants must apply by Sept. 22 via the Forest Service's websites + USAjobs.gov.

Gov. Tina Kotek said at a press conference in Salem on Aug.

27 that despite many fires being controlled this season, Oregon’s wildfire season lasted at least another month and the Austin Fire near Mount Hood may grow.