Your Thursday evening update on Salem news
Good evening, Salem.
Whether your idea of fun is hitting friends with foam batons at a park or driving through local neighborhoods in search of Christmas lights, we’ve got something for you below.
This is also the last weekend before many holiday gift and Adopt-a-Family programs stop accepting donations. We published a roundup of ways to help local families in need before Thanksgiving and wanted to share it again in case it inspires any weekend shopping.
One addition: Punx with Purpose, the nonprofit serving youth in downtown Salem, is seeking sponsors for holiday gifts and dinners for its youth. More information is here, and the deadline is Dec. 12.
Here’s some of today’s news. Head to our website anytime for the latest in Salem.
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The Salem chapter of Amtgard, an international live action role playing combat society, is collecting toys for a fire department Toys for Tots event during its tournament Saturday, Dec. 6.
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For the first time, Marion County, Polk County and the city of Salem are meeting to discuss a joint plan to address camping at Wallace Marine Park. Though the park…
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Salem leaders have no plans to dedicate money toward supporting families affected by immigration arrests and deportations, a step some other Oregon cities have taken in recent weeks.
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Keizer Miracle of Lights opens Friday evening and runs nightly from 6-10 p.m. through Dec. 26.
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Isaac Gallegos, 21, of Woodburn, was arrested Thursday morning for an October shooting at Lucky’s Pub on South Liberty Road that targeted two people, the Salem Police Department said. No…
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