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Salem
Friday, November 7th, 2025
Good morning, Salem. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 7th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Marion Polk Food Share has seen a surge in donations as delays in SNAP benefits leave Salem families waiting—local food pantries now report double their usual visitors and over 100 community food drives are underway. The organization will receive $200,000 in cash and $300,000 in discounted food through Gov. Kotek’s emergency aid while Marion County’s $100,000 helps fund 4,000 food boxes to be delivered today as city councilors consider an extra $20,000. Salem Reporter
- ➤ Mano a Mano plans to buy Holy Cross Lutheran Church’s building at 1998 Lansing Ave. N.E. to expand its community center programs for families and youth in Lansing. The sale is still pending and is expected to close by year’s end while the nonprofit raises funds to open more services in the space in 2026 — with a price well below market value due to their longstanding partnership. Salem Reporter
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Wells Fargo announced that it will permanently close its Salem operations center — cutting 147 jobs by Dec. 26. The bank said the move is part of a national consolidation effort and will provide severance, limited health coverage, and career-transition assistance to affected workers. Salem Business Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Oregon schools are expected to face midyear budget cuts this winter as state funding may drop between 2.5% and 5% due to federal tax changes and rising unemployment. School leaders have asked lawmakers to tap the $1.2 billion stability fund to help cover losses—districts like Salem-Keizer could lose millions in support. Oregon Capital Chronicle
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ After welcoming millions of visitors in 2025, Oregon State Parks is planning major updates for 2026—raising parking permit costs and ending fee waivers on key days—to help address a projected $14 million budget shortfall. The department will also update reservation policies and add guided hikes as public comment runs from Dec 1 to Jan 15. 1430 KYKN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Marion County Search and Rescue rescued two lost hunters near French Creek on November 6 — volunteers logged nearly 20 hours in harsh weather and difficult terrain while also assisting in a Clackamas County search. 1430 KYKN
- ➤ Yesterday, the Marion County Board of Commissioners signed a proclamation naming November 11 as Veterans Day to honor veterans through Operation Green Light. County buildings will shine green from November 5 through November 12 + the proclamation also noted the 250th anniversaries of the Army, Navy and Marine Corps. 1430 KYKN
- ➤ Salem Area Mass Transit District was awarded a state grant on November 6 to develop a Mobility Integration Plan that will link shared micromobility, microtransit, and fixed-route bus services—aiming to create a coordinated system that is more accessible and sustainable for Salem-Keizer residents. The grant will fund studies and public meetings which will guide planned service expansions and the use of new technologies. 1430 KYKN
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Oregon Health Authority submitted its application for a federal grant that could bring up to $1 billion to improve rural and frontier healthcare, following extensive statewide public input—virtual forums and surveys. The plan, if funded, will roll out in two phases with immediate grants in 2026–2027 and longer-term initiatives in 2028–2031, including a dedicated Tribal component. 1430 KYKN
- ➤ Marion County has opened Our Place, a new program that gives families free furnished housing so parents can get help for addiction while staying with their children. Three families moved in after the Oct. 29 open house and parents receive counseling, job support and child care to build new life skills. Salem Reporter
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Indoor Winter Market at Wavra Farms
10 AM – 3 PM — Wavra Farms & Nursery — Free entry — Explore local vendors and enjoy a cozy market atmosphere this winter season.
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Malderine Live Performance
7-11 p.m. — Oregon Garden Resort — Dinner and drinks available — Enjoy a captivating evening with Malderine's blend of haunting melodies and favorite tunes.
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Lancaster Family Health Center Flu Clinic
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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Beginning Charcoal Drawing Class
10 AM – 2 PM — McMinnville Senior Center — All materials included — Discover the expressive world of charcoal in a laid-back, beginner-friendly class.
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Lancaster Family Health Center Flu Clinic
2-6 p.m. — Lancaster Family Health Center at Lancaster — Varies by insurance — Help protect against the flu with a quick and convenient clinic visit.
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Barracuda - Heart Tribute
7:30-9 p.m. — Elsinore Theatre — Ticket info available online — Experience an album-accurate tribute to Heart with the powerhouse vocals of DL Car.
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Casual Table Tennis Match
3:30-5 p.m. — Willamette Table Tennis Club — $5 includes all equipment — Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere where you'll be matched for table tennis games.
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Boardgames and Food Carts
4-7 p.m. — Checkpoint 221 — Grab your food and drinks before diving into an afternoon of boardgames and fun.
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Skweezy Jibbs Makes a Movie Salem Premiere
7-10 p.m. — Grand Theater — Cost info not available — Catch the exclusive Salem premiere of Skweezy Jibbs' feature film followed by a Q&A with the star himself.
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Lancaster Family Health Center Flu Clinic
2-6 p.m. — Lancaster Family Health Center at Lancaster — Free — Help fight off the flu with a timely in-and-out trip to the clinic.
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