Daily editionWednesday, September 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Salem.
The Daily Salem Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of September.
Culture
Haven Garber, a licensed attorney turned filmmaker, premieres her Oregon-made film 'Getting Back' at Salem Cinema this Saturday, Sept. 26 at 2 p.m. — a post-show discussion will follow.
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Education
Salem-Keizer Public Schools (SKPS) projects a $46 million budget reduction for 2027-28 due to rising costs and a negative revenue adjustment, with Superintendent Andrea Castañeda saying final details will come this winter as the district plans to close up to eight elementary schools amid declining enrollment.
Statesman JournalRead more
McNary High School’s band students will go door-to-door in Keizer neighborhoods on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to raise $20,000 for repairing instruments and purchasing new uniforms for their music program.
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