Your Monday evening update on Salem news
Good evening, Salem.
Sometimes, local journalism forges unexpected connections.
That was the case last week, when Managing Editor Rachel Alexander got a surprise email from author Zoraida Córdova.
Córdova’s 2021 novel, “The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina,” is this year’s Salem Reads selection, inspiring a month of special activities at the Salem Public Library that touch on the novel’s themes of death, inheritance, Ecuador and flowers.
The author read Salem Reporter’s coverage and asked if we could put her in touch with the librarians organizing the program.
That led to a new event on the Salem Reads calendar – a Zoom appearance from Córdova to discuss her book next week. See a full calendar of Salem Reads events here.
Córdova will appear via Zoom on Tuesday, Feb. 20 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Salemites can join the event via Zoom, or attend the streaming event in-person. Registration is needed to receive the Zoom link for the event.
“Thank you for your role in this unexpected but welcome turn of events,” librarian Sonja Sommerville wrote.
Here is some of today’s news. Catch our latest reports anytime on our website.
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Salem artisans had unique takes on the “Strange Lovers” theme, with a weekend expo featuring everything from love potions to fetal pigs.
12 Feb 2024
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Salem artisans had unique takes on the “Strange Lovers” theme, with a weekend expo featuring everything from love potions to fetal pigs.
12 Feb 2024
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What is affordable housing, and how does it work in Salem? Salem Reporter is taking a deeper look at a key state and local priority in a series of articles.
12 Feb 2024
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What is affordable housing, and how does it work in Salem? Salem Reporter is taking a deeper look at a key state and local priority in a series of articles.
12 Feb 2024
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Oregon lawmakers are considering a right to repair proposal that has wide backing, with little opposition from industry except for Apple.
12 Feb 2024
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Oregon lawmakers are considering a right to repair proposal that has wide backing, with little opposition from industry except for Apple.
12 Feb 2024
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
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