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Today in SalemMon., Nov. 2
48 degreesPartly cloudyHigh 50° · Low 44°
- TodayCloudy.High 50°Low 44°
- TuePartly cloudy.High 59°Low 39°
- WedShowers.High 57°Low 47°72%
- ThuPartly cloudy.High 59°Low 47°
- FriShowers.High 55°Low 48°55%
- Sunrise 6:51 a.m.
- Sunset 4:58 p.m.
Things to do
420 events in Salem this week, from the Salem events calendar.
- ComedyWeekly Drop-In Improv Comedy Class$5Details
- NightlifeTrivia NightDetails
- NightlifeGame Night (Salem)Details
- NightlifeTrivia Every Monday$15Details
- Monday RundayFreeDetails
- Classes & TalksHow to Get Paid to Create — Content Creator NightFreeDetails
- FHE ActivityFreeDetails
- Health & WellnessFree Community Yoga Class — Albany, OR (Mondays 7pm)FreeDetails
- Classes & TalksDance classes at McMinnville GrangeDetails
- Family & KidsSwim Lessons Nov 03—Nov 12 TTHFamilyDetails
- Business & NetworkingWomen in Wellness Collective: Monthly Networking Lunch (1st Tuesday)FreeDetails
- Arts & CultureWhat Do We Hold? A Community Conversation$5+Details
- SportsMarist Catholic vs Cascade (4A BSC R1)Details
- CommunityMagic: The Gathering Casual NightFreeDetails
- Classes & TalksPaint Nite • Marco Polo Global Restaurant • Salem$42.23FamilyDetails
- Classes & TalksPaint Night at the Pour House Saloon in Keizer$39.19Details
- NightlifeOpen MicFamilyDetails
- MusicGirls Valiant ActivitiesFreeDetails
- Health & WellnessIntro to Zen Meditation (Free)FreeDetails
- MusicMusic at the Fireside LoungeDetails
- Business & NetworkingJurassic Quest – Salem, OR | Oregon State Fair and Expo Center$27.85+FamilyDetails
- Festivals & HolidaysJoin Us for Mennonite Village’s 2026 Holiday Market!Details
- SportsFamily Fitness- Toe to Toe BoxingFamilyDetails
- Food & DrinkDusky Goose: Holiday Grand Tasting$75Details
- Family & KidsJurassic Quest$56+FamilyDetails
- Music and Pizza Saturdays - 11/7/26: Johnny Franco and his Real Brother DomFreeDetails
- Food & DrinkLive Music at Aurora Vineyards – Beth WillisFreeDetails
- MusicSaturday Night Live Music at Butteville Store$45Details
- Food & DrinkMolly Gale & Cameron RocheDetails
- SportsVolleyball vs LinfieldFreeDetails
- MusicThe Rough Riders in the Fireside LoungeDetails
- Business & NetworkingJurassic Quest – Salem, OR | Oregon State Fair and Expo Center$27.85+FamilyDetails
- Health & WellnessZen Meditation at Buddhist Temple in Salem (Free every Sunday )Come join usFreeDetails
- Festivals & HolidaysOlio Nuovo Festival @ DurantDetails
- Arts & CultureSilent Film Series: The Iron Mask (1929)$6.22+Details
- Arts & CultureOfficial Opening of the Newly Renovated Servants Quarters at the Bush House MuseumFreeDetails
- Food & DrinkCake Decorating Class$162.98+Details
- CommunitySalem First-Timer Friendly Zoom Speed DatingFamilyDetails
- MusicStrengthen marriage groupFreeDetails
- MusicSunday Blues JamFamilyDetails
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Around Salem
From Oregon Capital Chronicle, Grants Pass Tribune and 5 more newsrooms, gathered by TMI, 6AM City’s local news service.
Oregon Capital Chronicle1 hour ago
Feds award four Oregon localities $16 million for street safety projects, on Oregon Capital ChronicleFour local Oregon agencies will receive $4 million each to advance street safety projects, members of Oregon's congressional delegation said.
Also reported byGrants Pass Tribune
1430 KYKN1 hour ago
Cherriots Brings Back ‘Bus-tache November’ to Raise Cancer Awareness, on 1430 KYKNSALEM, Ore. – November 2, 2026 – Cherriots is bringing back its “Bus-tache November” campaign this month, partnering with No Shave November to raise cancer awareness, encourage community involvement and show support for individuals and families affected by cancer. The monthlong campaign uses mustaches as a fun way to start meaningful conversations about cancer and
1430 KYKN2 hours ago
Oregon Launches New Health Insurance Marketplace as Open Enrollment Begins, on 1430 KYKNSALEM, Ore. — Oregonians shopping for private health insurance have a new place to compare plans and enroll in coverage. The state officially launched Explore Health on November 1, replacing the federal HealthCare.gov platform as Oregon’s marketplace for individual health insurance. The launch coincides with the start of Open Enrollment for 2027 health coverage. Oregonians
Statesman Journal2 hours ago
How Drazan, Kotek spent the final weekend before Election Day, on Statesman JournalOregon gubernatorial candidates Gov. Tina Kotek and Sen. Christine Drazan, R-Canby, spent the final weekend before Election Day campaigning.
KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC23 hours ago
Southern Oregon voters focus on taxes, urban divide, on KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2MEDFORD, Ore. – On the eve of Election Day, Jackson County voters steadily lined up to deposit their ballots at the Jackson County drop box outside of the election office, driven by concerns over the economy and a desire for political change in Salem. High turnout is expected for the midterms as Southern Oregon residents […]
Daily Journal of Commerce4 hours ago
Oregon sees 151 traffic deaths during ‘100 deadliest days’ summer period, on Daily Journal of CommerceOregon recorded 151 traffic deaths during the summer's 100 deadliest days, with Multnomah and Lane counties seeing the highest fatalities, according to ODOT data.
Salem Reporter5 hours ago
PHOTO GALLERY: Salem Girl Scouts celebrate new dog cookies at Oregon Humane, on Salem ReporterA Salem-area Girl Scout troop visited the Oregon Humane Society to celebrate their new dog cookie, Patch Pals, on Friday.
1430 KYKN5 hours ago
Salem Awarded $4 Million Federal Grant to Strengthen Emergency Services and Improve Public Safety, on 1430 KYKNSALEM, Ore. — The City of Salem has been awarded a $4 million federal grant to strengthen emergency response services, improve public safety infrastructure and enhance regional emergency coordination. Oregon’s congressional delegation announced Friday, October 30, that Salem was selected to receive the funding through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for […]
Statesman Journal6 hours ago
How Oregon governor candidates would handle housing and homelessness, on Statesman JournalHere's what the candidates for Oregon governor have to say about addressing housing and homelessness.
Salem Reporter7 hours ago
EDITOR’S NOTE: Salem Reporter’s work in 2026, a fund drive to do more in 2027, on Salem ReporterYour team at Salem Reporter has ambitious plans for the next year. We want your help to get there. Today, we’re launching a year-end drive – “27 for 2027.” I’m asking supporters by Jan. 1 to make tax-deductible contributions to the Salem Reporter News Fund to raise $27,000. In the new year, we want to
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