Good morning, Salem.

Salem police arrested one adult and three teens on Sept.

1 after reports of gunfire were received at Wallace Marine Park in West Salem—officers recovered a loaded handgun and a short-barreled rifle but did not find anyone injured.

Salem Police responded to Wallace Marine Park Monday evening after several callers reported hearing gunfire and a possible shooting of a female; officers detained four Salem residents on a pedestrian bridge—three 17-year-old males and one 25-year-old man identified as Grant Pizzuto—and recovered a loaded .45 handgun from one juvenile and a backpack likely containing a short-barreled rifle while a drone search found no injured persons.

Salem police arrested three teen boys and a man after callers reported shots fired at Wallace Marine Park just before midnight Monday—officers recovered a loaded .45 handgun and a short-barreled rifle but did not find any victim.

Steven Adams, 58, died Monday in his cell at Marion County Jail when deputies found him unresponsive at 7:53 a.m.—emergency responders attempted CPR and an outside agency from Linn County is investigating his death.

Salem-Keizer School District has partnered with Salem Reporter to provide free access to local news on school computers for students and staff, including the district’s 12,190 high school students.

The program does not require account sign-up and uses private browsing—ensuring a safe and easy way to read local news as the new school year begins.

Reps. Cyrus Javadi of Tillamook and Tom Andersen of Salem announced Sunday that they plan to propose a constitutional amendment in the 2026 short session to ban law enforcement masking—if approved, the measure will force officers to wear uniforms with their names and badge numbers while exempting undercover teams. The proposal aims to increase accountability by preventing officers from concealing their identities.

The Senate has delayed a vote on the transportation tax until Sept 17 so that Sen. Gorsek can recover from back surgery—Governor Kotek postponed layoffs until Oct 15 if the tax bill does not pass, which will protect hundreds of workers.

Sen. Jeff Merkley returned from an eight-day trip to Gaza’s border with Israel—where he and Sen. Chris Van Hollen monitored war impacts and humanitarian aid—to urge lawmakers to pause weapons sales until aid reaches starving civilians.

He said there must be an end to the conflict as mounting hardships call for swift action.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Pinot & Pizza at Hudak House

4-8 p.m. — Hudak House - Winery & Vineyard — No reservations required — Savor custom pizzas and Pinot while enjoying live music in a scenic setting.

Salem Saturday Market

9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. — State of Oregon Green Lot — Free entry — Celebrate 27 years of local vendors showcasing handmade and homegrown treasures from the Mid-Willamette Valley.

SPCC Annual Luncheon 2025

12-2 p.m. — Broadway Commons — Free lunch — Enjoy insights from Ben Olson on thriving in relationships with practical tools for connection.

Bringing Sea Otters Back to Oregon

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Venti's Cafe + Beer Vault — Free entry — Discover the importance of sea otters and the ecosystem from a passionate marine biologist.

IN A LANDSCAPE: Riverfront Park

4-10 p.m. — Riverfront City Park — Free entry — Experience classical music amidst the stunning natural landscapes of the American West.

Art, Books, and Music Evening

5-7 p.m. — Center 50+ — Free entry — A creative showcase for authors and artists to connect and display their talents.