Good morning, Salem.

Katy Bayless established the Salem Origami Club in 2009 to bring local origami enthusiasts together for monthly meetings, now hosted at the Salem Multicultural Institute, emphasizing learning and teaching within the community.

Oregon regulators approved a 3.3% rate increase for Portland General Electric, lower than the utility's requested increases, affecting about 930,000 customers starting Jan.

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The Maps Community Foundation awarded $50,000 in grants to dozens of teachers in Salem and Keizer for various educational projects, including extra school supplies and field trips.

Marion County Commissioners approved increased garbage collection fees and extended the Reworld Marion Inc. incinerator's operations for decommissioning.

Salem public works officials aim to restore wildlife habitats, control invasive species, and add new trails and lookout points at Minto Island Conservation Area over ten years, seeking public feedback on the plan.

In 2025, Oregonians will face nearly a 50% increase in electricity rates from the state's largest utilities, following the Public Utilities Commission's approval of rate hikes for Pacific Power and Portland General Electric.

Democrats will hold a supermajority in the Oregon Legislature, allowing tax laws to be passed without Republican support, emphasizing the need for the business community to proactively engage with legislators.

Sunday Storytime at Barnes & Noble

This weekly event offers children an enjoyable mix of stories, crafts, and snacks at Barnes & Noble.

Salem Tuba Holiday Concert

The Salem Tuba Holiday is a festive musical event showcasing baritone horns, euphoniums, and tubas performing popular Christmas carols and holiday songs, with lyrics provided for community singing.

Weekly Storytime at Barnes & Noble

A weekly event featuring stories, crafts, and snacks aimed at children and families.

The Fab Four Performance

The Fab Four will perform live at the Elsinore Theatre in Salem, offering an engaging musical experience.

Sunday Storytime at Barnes & Noble

This weekly event features engaging stories, crafts, and snacks for children.

55th Northwest Agricultural Show

The Northwest Agricultural Show features over 100 exhibitors showcasing the latest in farming equipment, products, and services, alongside more than 20 seminars, including OSHA safety training.

Recruitment for Dungeons & Dragons Nautical Campaign

This event offers a chance for players of all experience levels to join Xilus's Marauders in an immersive Dungeons & Dragons campaign focusing on dungeon delving and teamwork.