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You could learn about local geology or Black women pioneers in Salem at two separate free talks tonight.

The Salem Public Library is hosting the Oregon Black Pioneers at 5:30 p.m. for a lecture about the early Black women who settled in the Willamette Valley. That’s held at the main library, 585 Liberty St. S.E.

At 6:30 p.m., Salem Talks Science will host its monthly science pub at Venti’s Cafe, 325 Court St. N.E. This month’s talk is about the geologic history of Oregon and the Pacific Northwest, featuring Chemeketa Community College’s Autumn Christensen.

More things to do in the coming days are included in our weekly events roundup below. And you can always browse or submit an event to our free events calendar.

Here’s some of today’s news. Head to our website anytime for the latest in Salem local news.

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Simonka Place renovation brings fresher look, more space for homeless women and families

A renovation that began last summer has added a child care space and private rooms for families at Simonka Place, the Union Gospel Mission’s shelter for women and children. To…

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Mayor Hoy committed to ‘staying the course’ on new public safety programs, fiscal responsibility

Salem Mayor Julie Hoy addressed an audience of hundreds at the Salem Convention Center Wednesday, March 11, for her second State of the City address since being sworn in as…

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From farm store rules to Moda Center renovations, these Oregon bills got bipartisan support

Republicans and Democrats worked together on a number of bills that passed during the short legislative session, including tariff relief for small businesses, free books for young children and the…

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5 things to do in Salem this week: St. Patrick’s Day walkabout, Salem Capitals game, Franken-stuffy workshop

Events in Salem this week include a downtown walkabout for St. Patrick’s Day, the Salem Capitals’ second home game of the season and a teens’ Frankenstein-style stuffed animal workshop for…

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Simonka Place renovation brings fresher look, more space for homeless women and families

Mayor Hoy committed to ‘staying the course’ on new public safety programs, fiscal responsibility

From farm store rules to Moda Center renovations, these Oregon bills got bipartisan support

5 things to do in Salem this week: St. Patrick’s Day walkabout, Salem Capitals game, Franken-stuffy workshop

Donate now – fund deep reporting on schools

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