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Hello Salem! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning.
In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Abiqua Falls public ownership bid, cherry blossom celebration, and The Lost World silent film + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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📰 In the news
Natural treasure’s next chapter: Oregon seeks public ownership of Abiqua Falls with new budget bills as the Marion County landmark near Scotts Mills, managed by the Abbey Foundation, was recently put up for sale — get all the details.
Lawmakers close insurance gap: The Oregon House passed SB 1527 to eliminate cost barriers for cervical cancer screening and follow-up care, a change that could help Salem patients keep needed appointments — get details on coverage changes.
Thoughtful matcha artistry: Mako Matcha Mill is open in Portland’s West End with an innovative approach. Owners Edison Zeng and Emily Dewey are growing matcha in Salem and plan to offer it soon — read the full story.
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.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
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💎 Local business spotlight
Craving real-deal pie: Skip the waffling and hit Willamette Valley Pie Company for flaky, butter-crusted slices, Oregon berry included, plus coffee and bakery snacks. It’s the low-stress, high-reward treat run that turns any weekday into a small celebration.
Fresh blooms, zero fuss: Family-owned Pemberton’s Flowers has kept Salem bright for decades with artful arrangements, seasonal picks, and monthly subscriptions for surprise stems. Great for quick thank-yous, birthdays, or whenever your kitchen counter deserves a little floral glow.
Boulder therapy, anyone?: The Rock Boxx keeps workouts fun with bouldering-only routes, classes, and youth programs, easy to squeeze in after work or on rainy days. With a friend and some chalk, your forearms will do the talking as you climb smarter, laugh a little, and leave pleasantly spent.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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📆 Fun for the whole fam
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
☘ Shamrock Bingo Party @ Seymour Center for Children and Families | Thursday (3/12) at 1:30 PM – Feeling lucky? Head to the Shamrock Bingo Party in Salem for prize-packed rounds, snacks, and light refreshments. It’s the kind of evening where your competitive streak meets your love of cheddar cubes, and someone’s aunt walks out with the good swag.
🏠 Corban Homeschool Friday @ Corban University | Friday (3/13) at 9:00 AM – If your dining room has been a classroom, this is your field trip. Corban’s Homeschool Friday lets your student sample campus life, tour the grounds, and talk admissions and financial aid, while you enjoy adult conversation, a latte, and proof they do leave the house.
📚 Family Literacy Night @ Broadway Commons | Friday (3/13) at 5:30 PM – Bring the kids to Family Literacy Night at Broadway Commons, Peru 306, in Salem, for a low-key evening that actually makes reading fun. Expect stories, easy-going activities, and practical tips that turn one more chapter into a win, not a standoff.
🏍 Race Day – Albany/Salem Arenacross 2026 @ Oregon State Fair & Exposition Center | Sunday (3/15) at 8:00 AM – Sunday at the Oregon State Fair & Expo Center means throttles, dirt, and the smell of race gas. Albany/Salem Arenacross kicks off early with gates up, a riders meeting, and practice, then it is bar-banging races all day. Bring earplugs, patience, and your inside voice.
🎥 Silent Film Series: The Lost World (1925) @ Elsinore Theatre | Sunday (3/15) at 2:00 PM – If you think Jurassic Park was the first to bring dinosaurs to the big screen, the Elsinore’s Silent Film Series will set you straight. The Lost World (1925) roars to life with Rick Parks on the Mighty Wurlitzer, stop-motion thrills, and old-school wonder.
🃏 Dual Evolution Release Events @ Wild Things Games | Sunday (3/15) at 3:00 PM – If your inner teenager wants competition without the homework, Wild Things Games runs a sealed Dragon Ball Super FB09 Dual Evolution, $25 entry, 24 seats, BandaiTCG+ required. Four boosters, a release pack, a promo, and store credit for top finishers. Leave the lawn for later.
🃏 Perfect Order Prerelease @ Wild Things Games | Tuesday (3/17) at 5:00 PM – Wild Things Games has a Pokémon Mega Evolution Perfect Order prerelease where $35 gets you a Build & Battle kit, boosters, and three best-of-one rounds, capped at 48, no take-home hoarding. Sign up, shuffle, evolve, and pretend this counts as cross-training for your brain.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Salem report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 52°F – Low: 48°F – Precip: 97%
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 52. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 48. South southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 53°F – Low: 48°F – Precip: 99%
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 53. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible. Later: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
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