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Salem
Friday, October 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Salem. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of October.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ This October, Salem galleries and museums are showing local art exhibits, poetry, and free lectures at many venues. The Salem Art Walk is holding downtown today from 5—8 p.m.—other events include artist receptions, tours, and special guest talks throughout the month. Salem Reporter
- ➤ Salem offers a busy week of fall events from October 2 to October 8—today’s activities include a fall book sale at the Public Library and an accessible hour of Halloween fun at The Nightmare Factory with a lights-on tour available by request. Additional events include a talk on Victorian mourning practices at Deepwood Museum on Sunday, a play premiere at the Pentacle Theatre starting today, a screening, live show and night market at the Grand Theatre on Saturday, and harvest festivals at local farms from Friday to Sunday. Salem Reporter
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Salem-Keizer schools reported a slight improvement in reading with 25.3% of third graders meeting grade level, though three in four still fall behind benchmarks. District leaders said they will continue teacher training and new curriculum changes to help more students improve—data came from state tests. Salem Reporter
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Over 800 volunteers cleaned Oregon beaches and rivers from Sept. 20-28, collecting nearly 10,000 pounds of litter as part of an annual cleanup organized by SOLVE and OnPoint Community Credit Union—efforts that also removed invasive plants and maintained trees to prepare green spaces for winter. This large-scale event marked International Coastal Cleanup Day, National Public Lands Day and World Rivers Day. Statesman Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Tina Kotek issued a proclamation that designates Oct. 16-19 as Earthquake Preparedness Days so Oregonians can join the ShakeOut drill at 10:16 a.m. on Oct. 16 and the Camp-In from Oct. 17-19—activities that help families practice earthquake safety. 1430 KYKN
- ➤ ODOT reported that more than 200 workers quit amid layoff uncertainty after a $4.3 billion transportation funding package was passed, and the agency canceled planned layoffs and began recruiting new workers ahead of winter maintenance — officials said additional funds may be needed for the 2027 budget cycle as nearly one in every six positions remains vacant. Statesman Journal
- ➤ The U.S. Attorney’s Office has asked a federal judge to order Marion, Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties to provide records on 10 men convicted of violent crimes to aid federal immigration enforcement. The subpoenas target information on parolees born in Mexico — and the request comes amid claims that Oregon's sanctuary law restricts data sharing. Salem Reporter
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Michael Carbonaro Live Show
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Elsinore Theatre — All ages welcome — Experience the magic and comedy of Michael Carbonaro known for his hidden camera magic series.
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Sonic Journey – Sound Bath Experience
7-8:45 p.m. — Salem Friends Meeting — $20-40 sliding scale — Immerse yourself in a meditative sound bath with gongs and crystal singing bowls for profound relaxation.
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Oregon Ready Fair 2025
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. — 3930 Fairview Industrial Dr SE, Salem, OR — Free entry — A community event focused on practical emergency preparedness and hands-on learning for all ages.
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Finding Hope, Resilience, and Strength During Turbulent Times All-inclusive Retreat
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