Blair Witch screenings, nurse training, and your weekend plans

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Today in Salem: mixed conditions. (H 63°F / L 48°F)

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Your Weekend: Blair Witch, River Cleanup, and Japanese Koto

This week brings a spooky outdoor screening of 'Blair Witch Project,' the Great Willamette Cleanup for those who like their volunteer work riverside, and a Japanese Koto workshop for anyone curious about the 13-string wonder. October in Salem is looking pretty good.

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Local Retirement Community Tackles Nursing Shortage Head-On

As Oregon's long-term care population grows, a Salem retirement community is hosting a new program to train more nurses. It's a homegrown solution to a statewide staffing crunch that affects our neighbors and families.

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Keizer Hits Pause on Event Center Fee Increases

Facing budget deficits, Keizer City Council decided to hold off on raising fees at the event center. It's a temporary reprieve as city leaders figure out how to balance the books without pricing out community gatherings.

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South Salem Senior's Art Shines Light on Student Mental Health

A South Salem High student is using their artwork to highlight the mental health struggles their peers face daily. The exhibit offers a raw, honest look at what's happening in our schools beyond the test scores.

Around Town

Around Town

Halloween season is heating up with outdoor frights and cultural delights. Catch a screening of 'Blair Witch Project' under the stars, or swap scares for serenity at a Japanese Koto workshop this week. And if you're feeling civic-minded, the Great Willamette Cleanup needs volunteers to help keep our river beautiful. October's packed with ways to connect with your community—whether that's through spooky movies, traditional music, or good old-fashioned river stewardship.