Your Wednesday evening update on Salem news
Good evening, Salem.
Our librarians need your help to name an octopus.
The creature in question is gracing the steps in the main room of the library at 585 Liberty St. S.E. It’s the creation of local artist Bella Ramey, manager of the Art Department.
You can suggest names through Friday, Feb. 6, in person at the library or on the library’s Facebook post here.
It’s part of this year’s Salem Reads book, “Remarkably Bright Creatures,” which is in part narrated by a captive octopus. You can learn more about the program and this year’s book in our preview here.
Below is some of today’s news. Head to our website anytime for the latest in Salem.
The octopus at the Salem Public Library is part of the Salem Reads display for “Remarkably Bright Creatures.)
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Many of Salem’s most visible homeless encampments are on state property, leaving them under the state Department of Transportation’s jurisdiction to address. After a motion from the Salem city council,…
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Aaron White, 43, is accused of stabbing his mother in their northeast Salem home. He was committed to the Oregon State Hospital after being found unable to assist in his…
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As Oregon lawmakers weigh how to balance the state’s budget, hundreds of Oregonians visited the Capitol to plead with them not to cut funding for public defense, career and technical…
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Lawmakers meeting at the Capitol will have significantly more money to work with than previously expected, state economists reported Wednesday. To comment on this story, use the form at the…
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In just 90 minutes this week, you could leave inspired with real ways to help tackle a crisis hiding in plain sight: too many Salem-area elementary students are far behind…
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