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Your Thursday evening update on Salem news

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Good evening, Salem.

There’s plenty of fun to be had in town this weekend, ahead of Valentine’s Day.

Events include a specially themed Market for the Strange, a chance to hear Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony and an aerial dance performance. See details in the story below.

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

Osvaldo Avila resigns from school board
Avila, who represents west Salem on the Salem-Keizer School Board, said in a statement Thursday that he wants to prioritize his family. He was elected in 2021.
Osvaldo Avila resigns from school board
Avila, who represents west Salem on the Salem-Keizer School Board, said in a statement Thursday that he wants to prioritize his family. He was elected in 2021.
Lawmakers wrestle with police role in drug addiction crisis
Legislators listened for nearly four hours Wednesday as Oregonians shared heart-wrenching stories of addiction and overdose.
Lawmakers wrestle with police role in drug addiction crisis
Legislators listened for nearly four hours Wednesday as Oregonians shared heart-wrenching stories of addiction and overdose.

FREE TICKETS – TOWN HALL ON GUN VIOLENCE

Salem Reporter’s Town Hall on Gun Violence will be at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, at the Elsinore.

The Town Hall planned in January was canceled because of weather. This is free and open to the public but you will need a ticket.

At the Town Hall, experts will share the facts about surging gun violence in the community. This powerful program will pull back the curtains on this safety threat – and share how you can make a difference. This is a place for you as a citizen to help solve a community challenge.

The team at Salem Reporter invites you to join us for an extraordinary evening.

DATE/TIME: 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15. Doors open at 5 p.m.

LOCATION: Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St. S.E.

FREE TICKETS: Available online

LEARN MORE: Editor’s note

QUESTIONS: Email Editor Les Zaitz – [email protected].

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