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The Elsinore Theatre filled with hundreds of people for the annual Salem Tuba Holiday.https://www.salemreporter.com/2025/12/24/hundreds-join-brass-instruments-in-song-for-christmas-eve/
December 24, 2025 at 11:31 PM
The Elsinore Theatre filled with hundreds of people for the annual Salem Tuba Holiday.https://www.salemreporter.com/2025/12/24/hundreds-join-brass-instruments-in-song-for-christmas-eve/
The National Weather Service says drier, calmer weather is in store for Christmas through the weekendhttps://www.salemreporter.com/2025/12/24/christmas-eve-wind-storm-fizzles-out/
December 24, 2025 at 11:08 PM
The National Weather Service says drier, calmer weather is in store for Christmas through the weekendhttps://www.salemreporter.com/2025/12/24/christmas-eve-wind-storm-fizzles-out/
Oregon has filed 53 lawsuits against the federal government this year.https://www.salemreporter.com/2025/12/24/oregon-leads-lawsuit-over-efforts-to-ban-gender-affirming-care-for-minors/
December 24, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Oregon has filed 53 lawsuits against the federal government this year.https://www.salemreporter.com/2025/12/24/oregon-leads-lawsuit-over-efforts-to-ban-gender-affirming-care-for-minors/
Salem’s Christmas newspapers from 1925 provide a glimpse into the life of a much smaller city, from a charity event at the Salem Armory to a surprise glut of Christmas Eve marriage licenses.https://www.salemreporter.com/2025/12/24/100-years-ago-christmas-dinner-in-salem-meant-2500-pounds-of-chicken/
December 24, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Salem’s Christmas newspapers from 1925 provide a glimpse into the life of a much smaller city, from a charity event at the Salem Armory to a surprise glut of Christmas Eve marriage licenses.https://www.salemreporter.com/2025/12/24/100-years-ago-christmas-dinner-in-salem-meant-2500-pounds-of-chicken/
The board of the Columbia Development Authority proposed a $294,000 a year contract to Smith to stay on as executive director through 2028.https://www.salemreporter.com/2025/12/23/east-oregon-board-deceived-by-rep-greg-smiths-illegal-pay-raise-considers-rehiring-him/
December 23, 2025 at 11:27 PM
The board of the Columbia Development Authority proposed a $294,000 a year contract to Smith to stay on as executive director through 2028.https://www.salemreporter.com/2025/12/23/east-oregon-board-deceived-by-rep-greg-smiths-illegal-pay-raise-considers-rehiring-him/
Salem Tuba Holiday returns to the Elsinore Theatre at noon on Christmas Eve with over 50 players for another year of Christmas carols played on brass instruments.https://www.salemreporter.com/2025/12/23/christmas-carols-fill-the-elsinore-wednesday-for-salem-tuba-holiday/
December 23, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Salem Tuba Holiday returns to the Elsinore Theatre at noon on Christmas Eve with over 50 players for another year of Christmas carols played on brass instruments.https://www.salemreporter.com/2025/12/23/christmas-carols-fill-the-elsinore-wednesday-for-salem-tuba-holiday/
Rudy’s Steakhouse is embarking on a new chapter at the Creekside Golf Club under new ownership and a new name: Rudy's Greenside Steakhouse.https://www.salemreporter.com/2025/12/22/new-owners-revive-rudys-steakhouse-at-golf-club/
December 22, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Rudy’s Steakhouse is embarking on a new chapter at the Creekside Golf Club under new ownership and a new name: Rudy's Greenside Steakhouse.https://www.salemreporter.com/2025/12/22/new-owners-revive-rudys-steakhouse-at-golf-club/
Columnist Lynelle Wilcox shares memories of Salem residents she's known who have died while homeless. Salem City Council declared Dec. 21 Homeless Persons Memorial Day.https://www.salemreporter.com/2025/12/22/column-homeless-persons-memorial-day/
December 22, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Columnist Lynelle Wilcox shares memories of Salem residents she's known who have died while homeless. Salem City Council declared Dec. 21 Homeless Persons Memorial Day.https://www.salemreporter.com/2025/12/22/column-homeless-persons-memorial-day/
A state study completed this summer found the Mediterranean oak borer beetle across the Willamette Valley, including in Marion, Polk and Yamhill counties.https://www.salemreporter.com/2025/12/22/oak-killing-pest-spreads-through-willamette-valley-threatening-native-trees/
December 22, 2025 at 6:09 PM
A state study completed this summer found the Mediterranean oak borer beetle across the Willamette Valley, including in Marion, Polk and Yamhill counties.https://www.salemreporter.com/2025/12/22/oak-killing-pest-spreads-through-willamette-valley-threatening-native-trees/
Since President Donald Trump took office in January, immigration lawyers in Oregon say they’ve experienced inconsistent restrictions on their ability to talk to their clients in detention.https://www.salemreporter.com/2025/12/22/oregon-immigration-lawyers-say-they-face-more-restrictions-under-trump/
December 22, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Since President Donald Trump took office in January, immigration lawyers in Oregon say they’ve experienced inconsistent restrictions on their ability to talk to their clients in detention.https://www.salemreporter.com/2025/12/22/oregon-immigration-lawyers-say-they-face-more-restrictions-under-trump/
A recently expanded novel program for providing one-on-one career coaching, job fairs behind bars and support for people after release is at risk of ending due to state budget cuts.https://www.salemreporter.com/2025/12/19/budget-cuts-threaten-oregon-program-for-helping-people-get-jobs-after-prison/
December 19, 2025 at 11:36 PM
A recently expanded novel program for providing one-on-one career coaching, job fairs behind bars and support for people after release is at risk of ending due to state budget cuts.https://www.salemreporter.com/2025/12/19/budget-cuts-threaten-oregon-program-for-helping-people-get-jobs-after-prison/
The city of Salem issued an alert midday Friday for people to be ready to evacuate areas near Mill and Pringle creeks after an unexpected amount of rain fell Thursday night.https://www.salemreporter.com/2025/12/19/city-issues-be-ready-evacuation-notice-for-areas-along-mill-and-pringle-creeks/
December 19, 2025 at 8:38 PM
The city of Salem issued an alert midday Friday for people to be ready to evacuate areas near Mill and Pringle creeks after an unexpected amount of rain fell Thursday night.https://www.salemreporter.com/2025/12/19/city-issues-be-ready-evacuation-notice-for-areas-along-mill-and-pringle-creeks/
WEATHER: Salem recorded nearly 3 inches of rain in 24 hours through early Friday morning. Light rain is forecast for the day as the atmospheric river shifts out of the area.https://www.salemreporter.com/2025/12/19/weather-salem-sees-relief-from-rain-as-local-creek-levels-drop-early-friday/
December 19, 2025 at 1:33 PM
WEATHER: Salem recorded nearly 3 inches of rain in 24 hours through early Friday morning. Light rain is forecast for the day as the atmospheric river shifts out of the area.https://www.salemreporter.com/2025/12/19/weather-salem-sees-relief-from-rain-as-local-creek-levels-drop-early-friday/
Funding uncertainty comes as Oregon needs road maintenance from landslides.https://www.salemreporter.com/2025/12/18/petition-against-oregon-transportation-law-pauses-gas-tax-and-fee-hikes/
December 18, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Funding uncertainty comes as Oregon needs road maintenance from landslides.https://www.salemreporter.com/2025/12/18/petition-against-oregon-transportation-law-pauses-gas-tax-and-fee-hikes/
Oregon ranks last in the U.S. in fourth grade reading proficiency. Mississippi, a state some Oregonians like to deride as backward, scores at the very top.https://www.salemreporter.com/2025/12/18/mississippis-reading-turnaround-holds-lessons-for-oregon/
December 18, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Oregon ranks last in the U.S. in fourth grade reading proficiency. Mississippi, a state some Oregonians like to deride as backward, scores at the very top.https://www.salemreporter.com/2025/12/18/mississippis-reading-turnaround-holds-lessons-for-oregon/
The holiday festivities are in full swing in Salem this week with Santa visits, gift markets and light displays.https://www.salemreporter.com/2025/12/17/5-things-to-do-in-salem-this-week-krampus-market-ugly-christmas-sweater-skating-sensory-friendly-santa/
December 18, 2025 at 12:03 AM
The holiday festivities are in full swing in Salem this week with Santa visits, gift markets and light displays.https://www.salemreporter.com/2025/12/17/5-things-to-do-in-salem-this-week-krampus-market-ugly-christmas-sweater-skating-sensory-friendly-santa/
A state push started in 2023 to reform how Oregon colleges train teachers to teach reading has so far produced little change.https://www.salemreporter.com/2025/12/17/oregon-has-a-student-literacy-crisis-is-teaching-future-teachers-the-way-out/
December 17, 2025 at 3:01 PM
A state push started in 2023 to reform how Oregon colleges train teachers to teach reading has so far produced little change.https://www.salemreporter.com/2025/12/17/oregon-has-a-student-literacy-crisis-is-teaching-future-teachers-the-way-out/
Columnist and bird expert Harry Fuller details restoration work underway at the Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge in Polk County.https://www.salemreporter.com/2025/12/16/column-habitat-restoration-is-the-future-at-baskett-slough/
December 16, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Columnist and bird expert Harry Fuller details restoration work underway at the Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge in Polk County.https://www.salemreporter.com/2025/12/16/column-habitat-restoration-is-the-future-at-baskett-slough/
Oregon State Hospital is falling further behind targets for admitting patients without delays, but an interim leader says he is making progress to improve operations.https://www.salemreporter.com/2025/12/16/new-search-launched-for-a-state-hospital-leader-despite-challenges/
December 16, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Oregon State Hospital is falling further behind targets for admitting patients without delays, but an interim leader says he is making progress to improve operations.https://www.salemreporter.com/2025/12/16/new-search-launched-for-a-state-hospital-leader-despite-challenges/
Maps Community Foundation representatives surprised local teachers ahead of winter break with a total of $50,000 in grants to fund field trips, classroom supplies and other projects.https://www.salemreporter.com/2025/12/15/teacher-grants-support-50-school-projects-from-jazz-band-to-field-trips/
December 15, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Maps Community Foundation representatives surprised local teachers ahead of winter break with a total of $50,000 in grants to fund field trips, classroom supplies and other projects.https://www.salemreporter.com/2025/12/15/teacher-grants-support-50-school-projects-from-jazz-band-to-field-trips/
PGE doesn’t plan to simply assign the costs of energy investments needed to support data centers, to data centers, but to focus on all drivers of “peak demand.”https://www.salemreporter.com/2025/12/15/utility-watchdogs-accuse-pge-of-skirting-new-law-meant-to-make-data-centers-pay-for-rising-demand/
December 15, 2025 at 6:07 PM
PGE doesn’t plan to simply assign the costs of energy investments needed to support data centers, to data centers, but to focus on all drivers of “peak demand.”https://www.salemreporter.com/2025/12/15/utility-watchdogs-accuse-pge-of-skirting-new-law-meant-to-make-data-centers-pay-for-rising-demand/
Managing Editor Rachel Alexander explains what goes into covering immigration arrests, and why journalists often can’t get basic information about federal government actions.https://www.salemreporter.com/2025/12/12/editors-note-behind-salem-reporters-coverage-of-a-local-immigration-arrest/
December 12, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Managing Editor Rachel Alexander explains what goes into covering immigration arrests, and why journalists often can’t get basic information about federal government actions.https://www.salemreporter.com/2025/12/12/editors-note-behind-salem-reporters-coverage-of-a-local-immigration-arrest/
Oregon reported the largest increase in unemployment over the past year, and has one of the highest unemployment rates in the country.https://www.salemreporter.com/2025/12/12/unemployment-rose-in-half-the-states-in-september-worst-in-oregon/
December 12, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Oregon reported the largest increase in unemployment over the past year, and has one of the highest unemployment rates in the country.https://www.salemreporter.com/2025/12/12/unemployment-rose-in-half-the-states-in-september-worst-in-oregon/