Western University of Health Sciences Lebanon Oregon

Your Monday evening update on Salem news

Salem Reporter logo

Good evening, Salem.

Thanksgiving is just a few days away. If you’re in need of a place to gather with others for a meal, or know someone who is, several Salem organizations and churches are hosting community meals – see the list below for details.

Western University of Health Sciences Lebanon Oregon

Also, if you’re interested in the joint city of Salem, Marion County and Salem-Keizer School District meeting tonight discussing gun violence in Salem, it will be streamed live on YouTube starting at 6 p.m. You can watch it here.

The information on Thanksgiving meals below below is from the city of Salem, which encouraged people to call before showing up to verify times and meal availability.

St. Edward Catholic Church Community

5303 River Road N., Keizer

Dine-in

Wednesday, November 22, 3:30-6 p.m.

503-393-5323

Covered Bridge Cafe

510 N. Third Avenue, Stayton

Curbside at 2:30 p.m.

Dine-in at 3 p.m.

Wednesday, November 22, 3-8 p.m.

503-767-3945

HOME Youth Resource Center

1255 Broadway Street NE, Suite 110, Salem

Youth only (ages 11-17, 18 if still in high school)

Dine-in

Wednesday, November 22, 2 p.m.

503-932-9180

Union Gospel Mission

777 Commercial St. N, Salem

Dine-in

Thursday, November 23, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

503-362-3983

BlondZee’s Guest House

4850 Portland Road NE, Salem

Dine-in

Thursday, November 23, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

503-390-4689

Oak Park Church of God

2990 Lancaster Drive NE, Salem

Dine-in

Thursday, November 23, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

260-797-2620

ARCHES Day Center

615 Commercial Street NE, Salem

Dine-in

Thursday, November 23, noon-1 p.m.

503-399-9080

Simonka Place

5119 River Road N, Keizer

(women and children only)

Call before November 22 to reserve a meal.

Thursday, November 23, 4 p.m.

503-362-7487

Here are some of today’s stories. You can always find our latest reports anytime on our website.

Cutting Salem gun violence will take shift in police tactics, researchers say 
Local officials are scheduled to get a public briefing Monday on a new report outlining escalating gun violence in Salem. Researchers recommended focused community intervention on those most at risk…
Cutting Salem gun violence will take shift in police tactics, researchers say 
Local officials are scheduled to get a public briefing Monday on a new report outlining escalating gun violence in Salem. Researchers recommended focused community intervention on those most at risk…
Teen, 15, found dead in car was shot, Salem police say
Salem police are investigating a homicide after finding the body of a 15-year-old boy in a parked car on Northeast Evergreen Avenue Nov. 6. They declined to identify the victim.
Teen, 15, found dead in car was shot, Salem police say
Salem police are investigating a homicide after finding the body of a 15-year-old boy in a parked car on Northeast Evergreen Avenue Nov. 6. They declined to identify the victim.
State and resettlement groups help Ukrainians in Oregon
The Oregon Department of Human Services will distribute $2.25 million in federal grants to help people from Ukraine.
State and resettlement groups help Ukrainians in Oregon
The Oregon Department of Human Services will distribute $2.25 million in federal grants to help people from Ukraine.

GIVE THE GIFT OF COMMUNITY NEWS 

We’ve made it easy for you to arrange a gift subscription to Salem Reporter to help you with your holiday list. 

You can order a one-year subscription online and send a personalized note to the recipient. They’ll get a notice of your gift and we’ll take it from there to get them immediate access. 

Give a bit of Salem this season – a year’s worth of vital, trusted Salem news. 

Take just a moment with this link and you’ll be all set! 

Using our obituary service  

Managing your subscription 

Advertise with us 

Tell us: Story tip or question?   

Email: [email protected] or call our message line: 503-575-1251 

Create a free account, or log in.

Gain access to read this article, plus limited free content.

Yes! I would like to receive new content and updates.