Your Wednesday evening update on Salem news
Good evening….
A free event coming Saturday can answer all the questions you might have about Salem’s Riverfront Carousel.
Woodcarvers who work on the animals will discuss their work and history behind the carousel. It opened in 2001, originally with 42 animals.
The hour-long program starts at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 8, at the Salem Public Library. Seating is on a first come, first served basis.
The carousel, by the way, is on winter hours – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Take in the talk and then head down to Riverfront Park and take a spin.
In other news, the Salem City Council meets Wednesday evening to consider money. The city is considering a new payroll tax and a hike in city fees to raise millions to pay for existing services and then expand, including added community policing and a fire station. Salem Reporter’s Abbey McDonald has been digging into the reports and will have the details for you Thursday morning.
Now, other local news from your team at Salem Reporter:
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Sakura Matsuri is a Japanese celebration that translates to “cherry blossom tree festival.” Willamette University students will host a free event on Saturday, April 8, featuring food, games, crafts and…
5 Apr 2023
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Sakura Matsuri is a Japanese celebration that translates to “cherry blossom tree festival.” Willamette University students will host a free event on Saturday, April 8, featuring food, games, crafts and…
5 Apr 2023
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With bipartisan support, Salinas pushes for research on utility systems and wildfires and on less-costly ways for farmers to deal with pests. She describes the work in an interview with…
5 Apr 2023
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With bipartisan support, Salinas pushes for research on utility systems and wildfires and on less-costly ways for farmers to deal with pests. She describes the work in an interview with…
5 Apr 2023
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Following direction from the Salem City Council, city staff are planning for a shift to paid parking on downtown streets and dropping a tax for local businesses.
4 Apr 2023
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Following direction from the Salem City Council, city staff are planning for a shift to paid parking on downtown streets and dropping a tax for local businesses.
4 Apr 2023
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