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Rise and shine, Salem!
In today’s planning-your-week edition: Security robots on patrol, water lilies by Monet on screen, and a fermentation celebration with free samples + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Salem protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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📰 In the news
Federal boost for transportation: Oregon Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley and Representative Andrea Salinas announced $3 million for a Salem bus transit center, adding to $2.56 million in 2023 and $500,000 in 2024 — read the full story.
Automated guardians join watch: Salem has deployed security robots at Pringle Parkade for a two month pilot with Oregon’s Daxbot, patrolling 15 hour shifts to deter vandalism and theft, with costs estimated near $187,000 — see costs and how it works.
Filing method affects timing: Oregon is sending 2025 tax refunds as a $1.41 billion kicker shifts what Salem-area filers owe or receive, with most e-filers paid in two weeks and some taking 20 weeks — get details on processing times.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Highlights this week:
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 We got your back
Crave-worthy wing fix: Whether you crave classic bone-in crunch or hand-breaded boneless bites, iWingz nails the saucy-and-crispy sweet spot and serves generous portions. It’s a midweek mood booster for game nights, group orders, or that lazy dinner you’ll happily pass off as meal prep.
Smell like Oregon: Whether your routine needs a beard rescue or just a soap that doesn’t try too hard, Bearded Oregon handcrafts beard care and bar soaps with Oregon-sourced ingredients, and scents inspired by local spots, like Salem: Black Tea + Bergamot. Effortless gift material, even easier self-care.
Fairways calling this week: Quietly tucked among the trees, Salem Golf Club blends old-school charm with receptive greens and a layout that keeps you thinking. Slip in nine after work or go the full 18 with friends, and your short game will thank you… eventually.
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📆 Our favorite events this week
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🎉 2026 YMCA Signature Event @ Salem Convention Center | Friday (3/6) at 5:30 PM – Dust off your flannel, and prepare to party like it’s 1999 at the YMCA’s Signature Event at the Salem Convention Center, where business folks and do-gooders mingle, dance, and give back. Snag tickets or, better yet, a table of ten, costumes optional, nostalgia encouraged.
🏷 Garage Sale @ Morning Star Community Church | Saturday (3/7) at 8:00 AM – If your garage is full but your heart loves a good rummage, hit Morning Star’s one-day-only mega sale. Thousands of finds, from antiques to air fryers, plus a huge Christmas decor trove, and every dollar backs local teens. Prices drop after lunch, patience rewarded.
🐦 Urban Birding @ Clark Creek Park | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Think you can tell a chickadee from a nuthatch before coffee? Join Salem’s Park Ranger for a free, first-Saturday birding walk that visits a different city park each month, co-hosted by Just Walk Salem and Salem Audubon Society, and you need to register in advance.
🍺 Fermentation Celebration 2026 @ LifeSource Natural Foods | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to celebrate good bacteria, this is it. One-day Fermentation Celebration at LifeSource offers free samples, giveaways, and flash sales, with kimchi, kombucha, and sourdough proving that time, salt, and bubbles do the heavy lifting.
🌸 Spring Family Market @ Salem Center | Saturday (3/7) at 12:00 PM – Spring fever calls for a family stroll through Salem Center’s expanded digs, now spilling into the North and South Buildings. Kids hit bounce houses and crafts while you browse 60+ vendors, grab a photo op, and get in free. Makers, applications are still open.
🌱 Plant and Seed Swap @ Salem Public Library | Saturday (3/7) at 1:00 PM – Spring gardening energy is spilling into the library with a plant and seed swap, co-hosted by OSU Extension, Marion County. Bring extra cuttings, mystery seeds, and that spider plant army, or come claim green roommates while Master Gardeners answer questions. Free, first come, first served.
🎨 Water Lilies by Monet – Great Art On Screen @ Salem Cinema | Sunday (3/8) at 12:30 PM – Trade your yardwork and Netflix scroll for a front-row glide through Monet’s water lilies at Salem Cinema. Guided by scholars, you’ll tour Marmottan, the Orsay, L’Orangerie, and end in Giverny, soaking in the light, the obsession, and the brushstrokes that rewired modern art.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Salem report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 60°F – Low: 46°F – Precip: 19%
Patchy fog and a slight chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. South southwest wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of rain showers before 10pm, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Tomorrow – High: 56°F – Low: 47°F – Precip: 83%
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. South southwest wind 2 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Someone Googled you this week 👀
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
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