Your Wednesday evening update – Salem news that matters

Good evening, Salem!

If your child has a favorite stuffed animal, they’re wanted for an adventure at the library – get the details below.

Here is some of the local news from the team at Salem Reporter. Remember, you can see all of our stories anytime you want on our website.

Low wages drive resignations in Salem area, poll finds
About one quarter of WIllamette Valley residents have quit a job in the past two years, most frequently because of low wages. The data comes from a sample of 260…
Low wages drive resignations in Salem area, poll finds
About one quarter of WIllamette Valley residents have quit a job in the past two years, most frequently because of low wages. The data comes from a sample of 260…
Power pole was Salem’s only casualty from Tuesday thunderstorms
A Portland General Electric power pole in southeast Salem is being replaced after a lightning strike burned it Tuesday night.
Power pole was Salem’s only casualty from Tuesday thunderstorms
A Portland General Electric power pole in southeast Salem is being replaced after a lightning strike burned it Tuesday night.
Stuffed animals needed to join Sasquatch on overnight library adventure
When the Salem Public Library closes on Friday, the animals come out. To celebrate the end of the summer reading program, children and teen librarians at the library are putting…
Stuffed animals needed to join Sasquatch on overnight library adventure
When the Salem Public Library closes on Friday, the animals come out. To celebrate the end of the summer reading program, children and teen librarians at the library are putting…

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EVENTS on the Salem calendar

Willamette University’s Theatre 33 is continuing its summers series of original plays with a new offering that takes the stage starting Wednesday, Aug. 10. Get details on the new show, times and tickets HERE.

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