Western University of Health Sciences Lebanon Oregon

Your Friday evening update on Salem news

Salem Reporter logo

Good evening, Salem.

It’s Memorial Day weekend. We wish those of you who have lost a loved one in the Armed Forces a day of reflection and peace. Our event guide below has detail on two Salem-area events honoring fallen soldiers, as well as other happenings over the long weekend.

Western University of Health Sciences Lebanon Oregon

We’ll be taking a break from our daily newsletters Monday in observance of the holiday, coming back Tuesday morning. City, county and state government offices will be closed Monday as well.

Here’s some news to round out your week.

After session ends, Oregon senators will face a new battle – in the courts
Republicans plan to challenge the constitutional amendment in court that voters approved last year to prevent walkouts from halting legislative work.
After session ends, Oregon senators will face a new battle – in the courts
Republicans plan to challenge the constitutional amendment in court that voters approved last year to prevent walkouts from halting legislative work.
DA releases account of March homicide-suicide in east Salem
Prosecutors say Juan Roque fatally shot his wife, Kali Roque, before dying of a self-inflicted gunshot wound on in late March in east Salem.
DA releases account of March homicide-suicide in east Salem
Prosecutors say Juan Roque fatally shot his wife, Kali Roque, before dying of a self-inflicted gunshot wound on in late March in east Salem.
Where to observe this Memorial Day, and other Salem events
Local events this weekend include Memorial Day ceremonies, a class on growing mushrooms, several dance parties and a celebration of Marshallese culture.
Where to observe this Memorial Day, and other Salem events
Local events this weekend include Memorial Day ceremonies, a class on growing mushrooms, several dance parties and a celebration of Marshallese culture.

Help fund our college journalism intern

Salem Reporter has been selected to participate in a prestigious internship program by the University of Oregon’s School of Journalism and Communication. We will host a reporting student this summer. The internship covers some but not all costs. Please help us fund our share with your contribution today by clicking HERE. Thank you for helping us restore integrity and fairness to journalism.

Questions about your account?

Salem Reporter has added a new page with helpful information about managing your subscription. This answers the most common questions our crew gets and now you can get the answers immediately and at your convenience. Take a look at our Subscription Policies and Help page.

Reach us:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 503-575-1251

Create a free account, or log in.

Gain access to read this article, plus limited free content.

Yes! I would like to receive new content and updates.