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Do you love art? The Salem Public Art Commission has two new vacancies to fill this year, and whoever steps into the roles will help choose the art that will make Salem brighter for years to come.

The commission is seeking someone passionate about art who has experience in landscape architecture, real estate, community foundations, museum curation, art restoration or art appraisal, according to the city’s Facebook announcement.

It’s not the only commission with vacancies. See the full list of city board and commission openings here.

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Also, a correction our headlines email from Thursday evening: the organization putting on the Gen Z panel today is Salem City Club, not Salem Civic Club. Our apologies for the error.

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

UPDATE: City Council sets goals for 2024
During their meeting on Monday, Jan. 8, councilors heard an update about the city’s team that will seek money to maintain services, which had 160 community applicants. They also approved…
UPDATE: City Council sets goals for 2024
During their meeting on Monday, Jan. 8, councilors heard an update about the city’s team that will seek money to maintain services, which had 160 community applicants. They also approved…
UPDATE: Salem man accused of murdering teen boy charged with shooting at 2 others
A Salem man was charged by a grand jury earlier this month with fatally shooting a 15-year-old boy found dead in a truck on a city street in November. He…
UPDATE: Salem man accused of murdering teen boy charged with shooting at 2 others
A Salem man was charged by a grand jury earlier this month with fatally shooting a 15-year-old boy found dead in a truck on a city street in November. He…
Coffee Creek inmate sues corrections agency amid criminal case 
An incarcerated woman alleges she faced retaliation in Oregon’s only women’s prison after a corrections officer was charged with sexually abusing her.
Coffee Creek inmate sues corrections agency amid criminal case 
An incarcerated woman alleges she faced retaliation in Oregon’s only women’s prison after a corrections officer was charged with sexually abusing her.
Some Salem leaders never stopped fighting gangs. They’re skeptical of the city’s new push.
For 30 years, underfunded nonprofit organizations serving families in north and east Salem have done the hard work of strengthening families and advocating for youth. If Salem leaders are serious…
Some Salem leaders never stopped fighting gangs. They’re skeptical of the city’s new push.
For 30 years, underfunded nonprofit organizations serving families in north and east Salem have done the hard work of strengthening families and advocating for youth. If Salem leaders are serious…

You’re invited – Salem Reporter Town Hall 

Salem Reporter Town Hall on Gun Violence

The news team at Salem Reporter has assembled a panel of experts for a Town Hall on Gun Violence. They 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. 

TIME: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17

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

FREE TICKETS: Available online

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