Daily
Salem
Tuesday, October 14th, 2025
Good morning, Salem. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 14th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Radness Ensues is a community center in Keizer offering free art and music programs for youth and now asks local residents to help pay its bills. Owner Rebecca Bonner seeks 1,000 donors to contribute $5 a month so the center can stay open. Salem Reporter
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Salem now has a Basque-inspired dining spot as local bartender Tommy soft-opened PINTXO’S on September 11 with a simple menu of shareable Spanish dishes and craft beverages—featuring best-selling empanadas and classic patatas bravas. The restaurant will add a wine-tasting program and expand its menu—promising a welcoming place for guests to connect over good food. Salem Business Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Indigenous Peoples' Day celebrations took place at the Capitol in Salem on Oct. 13—locals joined prayers, dances and art displays by Indigenous groups. The event marked a day of honoring traditional heritage and community culture. Statesman Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Protests under the 'No Kings' name are set for Oct. 18 in about 65 Oregon cities, including a gathering at the Oregon State Capitol in Salem. Organized by the 50501 Movement, the events will oppose policies like National Guard deployment and immigration enforcement — a follow-up to a June 14 protest — and will take place at various times across the state. Statesman Journal
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Spooky Cute Paint Night
6-8 p.m. — Vortex Eatery + Taphouse — All materials included — Unleash your creativity with a fun, spooky painting experience designed for all skill levels.
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The Winery Comedy Tour
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Cubanisimo Vineyards — Drinks available — Enjoy a night filled with laughter from some of the funniest comedians in the country.
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Author Meet & Greet Book Signing
1-4 p.m. — Barnes & Noble Salem — Free entry — Celebrate the release of the final book in the Alex McKenna series with a cozy book signing event.
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North East Salem Community Association Meeting
7-8:30 p.m. — The Jory Apartments — Free entry — Engage with your community and participate in important neighborhood discussions.
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Needle Felting Class - Pumpkin
6-8 p.m. — CreativiTee — Pre-registration required — Learn to needle felt a pumpkin and expand your fiber arts knowledge this fall.
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Indoor Winter Market at Wavra Farms
10 AM – 3 PM — Wavra Farms & Nursery — Free entry — Discover local vendors and enjoy the warmth of the indoor market this winter.
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The Ty Curtis Band
4-8 p.m. — Beehive Station — Entry details not specified — Ty Curtis returns to his bluesy roots with new music on the way.
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Flu Clinic at Lancaster Family Health Center
2-6 p.m. — Lancaster Family Health Center at Lancaster — No cost — Help combat the flu with a quick visit to the clinic for vaccinations.
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Flu Clinic at Lancaster Family Health Center
2-6 p.m. — Lancaster Family Health Center at Lancaster — No cost — Help fight off the flu with a timely in-and-out trip to the clinic.
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Silver Falls 5K Trail Run
4:30-6 p.m. — Silver Falls State Park — Registration opens Aug 1, 2025 — Enjoy a spirited Halloween-themed trail run in one of the largest events of its kind in the west.
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Finding Hope, Resilience, and Strength During Turbulent Times All-inclusive Retreat
This retreat will offer a restorative space to rest and rejuvenate in the healing waters as well as guide you on your journey to mindfulness and hopefulness. Find healing and hope through activities like guided meditations, exploration and discovery of strengths and resilience, movement and mobility, soothing sound baths, artistic endeavors, and more!
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~ Rory Vaden
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