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Thursday, December 26th, 2024
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Good morning, Salem. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Salem-area will see continued and new road projects into 2025, including highway interchanges, bridge replacements, and the installation of traffic safety features, aiming to improve infrastructure and traffic flow. Statesman Journal
- ➤ The Marion Polk Food Share distribution center has delivered approximately 25,000 pounds of food to 36 food pantries. Statesman Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 63-year-old man was found deceased in Salem, Oregon, leading to a police investigation into a potential hit-and-run incident. 1430 KYKN
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Salem and Keizer residents have various options to recycle their Christmas trees, including drop-off and pickup services that support local scout troops and other groups. Statesman Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Oregon Hunger Task Force proposed five strategies to the 2025 Legislature aimed at combating food insecurity, including school meals for all children, food assistance regardless of immigration status, support for student needs, investments in infrastructure, and maintaining funding for current food assistance programs. Statesman Journal
- ➤ Oregon's Department of Human Services plans to address SNAP payment errors after incurring a $15.7 million fine for exceeding the program's national error rate two years in a row. Statesman Journal
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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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Engaging Preschool Storytime at Salem Public Library
Youth Services staff will host a storytime featuring stories, songs, and rhymes suitable for babies and toddlers aged 2 ½ accompanied by their caregivers.
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New Community Resource Center
Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action will inaugurate a new resource center aimed at assisting homeless families, featuring on-site staff to support families in their quest for stable housing.
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Chris James Cellars at First Taste Oregon 2025
The First Taste Oregon event showcases Oregon's finest wines, brews, spirits, art, and food, featuring Chris James Cellars along with various industry professionals and vendors.
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