Your Friday evening update on Salem news
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A friendly octopus and widow in a quiet town star in the 2026 Salem Reads selection.
The Salem Public Library this week announced “Remarkably Bright Creatures,” a story of unlikely friendships and family, as the pick for the annual community reading event.
Salem Reads is a month-long event in February where the library offers a variety of discussions, programs and art based on the themes in a book. Author Shelby Van Pelt will come to Salem Thursday, Feb. 19 for a free public event.
The book is free to check out for people who want to get a jump start on the community reading program. The Salem Public Library Foundation sponsors Salem Reads and typically makes free copies of the selected book available in a giveaway closer to the program’s start date.
Here’s some of today’s news. Head to our website anytime for the latest Salem news.
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The Oregon Government Ethics Commission ruled Friday that Salem Mayor Julie Hoy and five Salem city councilors committed an ethics violation and broke state law by discussing former Salem City…
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Natalee Moore is one of dozens of teenagers who have recovered from substance abuse through a treatment court program that largely serves Marion County youth. Since its start over 23…
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Members of Oregon’s congressional delegation raised concerns in letters following a visit to the Portland ICE processing facility that’s been a lighting rod for Trump officials.
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Events in Salem this week include a spooky Halloween tour, a fairground haunt, cultural celebrations and three days of roller derby competitions.
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