Thursday, October 8, 2026
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Local Headlines
5 Ways to Spend Your Week: From Spooky Films to River Cleanups
Get ready for a classic fright with 'Blair Witch Project' screenings, roll up your sleeves for the Great Willamette Cleanup, or try something completely new at a Japanese Koto workshop. There's something for everyone looking to get out and enjoy Salem this week.
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Sumpter Elementary Hits Decade-Best Reading Scores
While Salem schools overall are working to bounce back from pandemic learning loss, Sumpter Elementary is proving it can be done—posting their best reading scores in ten years. A bright spot in our district's literacy efforts.
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Local Retirement Community Tackles the Nursing Shortage Head-On
As demand for long-term care grows, a Salem retirement community is hosting a program to train the next generation of nurses right here in our community.
Local Headlines
State Rep. Evans Faces Hit-and-Run Allegations in Independence
State Representative Paul Evans has been accused of a drunken hit-and-run incident involving a stop sign in nearby Independence, adding unexpected drama to the local political scene.
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School Closure List Coming Friday—Here's What We Know
Salem-Keizer families are bracing for news as the district prepares to release its school closure list this Friday. The announcement comes as the district grapples with budget challenges and changing enrollment.
Around Town
Around Town
It's shaping up to be quite the week in Salem. If you're in the mood for a scare, catch 'Blair Witch Project' on the big screen, or channel your community spirit at the Great Willamette Cleanup. Feeling adventurous? A Japanese Koto workshop offers a chance to learn something beautifully unexpected. And while Sumpter Elementary celebrates a decade-best in reading scores, families across the district are awaiting Friday's school closure announcement—a reminder that our community is always evolving, even when change feels hard.
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