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Saturday, December 21st, 2024
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Good morning, Salem. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. Statesman Journal
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ 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. 1. Statesman Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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. Salem Reporter
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Marion County Commissioners approved increased garbage collection fees and extended the Reworld Marion Inc. incinerator's operations for decommissioning. Statesman Journal
- ➤ 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. Salem Reporter
- ➤ 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. Oregon Capital Chronicle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. Salem Business Journal
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Sunday Storytime at Barnes & Noble
This weekly event offers children an enjoyable mix of stories, crafts, and snacks at Barnes & Noble.
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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.
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Weekly Storytime at Barnes & Noble
A weekly event featuring stories, crafts, and snacks aimed at children and families.
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The Fab Four Performance
The Fab Four will perform live at the Elsinore Theatre in Salem, offering an engaging musical experience.
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Sunday Storytime at Barnes & Noble
This weekly event features engaging stories, crafts, and snacks for children.
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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.
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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.
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