Sunday: Some sun with a shower or two, with a high of 69 and low of 51 degrees.
Monday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 71, low: 50.
Tuesday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 76 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Longtime server celebrates 40 years at popular Salem breakfast spot (statesmanjournal.com) — A beloved server at Sybil's Omelettes Unlimited in Salem just marked 40 years of welcoming regulars and newcomers at the family-owned breakfast spot. Colleagues and customers celebrated her milestone, praising the friendships, support and warm atmosphere she's helped build over decades of service in the Mid-Valley community.
• What MusicOregon heard from musicians when it toured the state (ijpr.org) — MusicOregon recently included Salem in a statewide listening tour to hear what local musicians, venue operators, and sound engineers need to thrive. Participants across Oregon described feeling isolated from collaborators and opportunities, and the nonprofit is now exploring directories, regional gatherings, and tourism partnerships to better connect Salem's music community with the rest of the state.
Weird Al Yankovic at LB Day Amphitheatre Salem Area Chamber of Commerce LB Day Amphitheatre, 2330 17th Street NE, Salem, Oregon 97301 7:00 pm
Tuesday September 8
Member Kickstarter Luncheon, 9-8-2026 Salem Area Chamber of Commerce 1110 Commercial St NE Salem, OR 97301 11:30 am
OPTIONAL Cross Country Camp Leslie Middle Salem, OR 97302 4:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
Green Chair Chronicles Social 9/9/2026 Title Sponsor 10DTech Salem Area Chamber of Commerce 1110 Commercial St NE Salem, OR 97301 9:00 am
OPTIONAL Cross Country Camp Leslie Middle Salem, OR 97302 4:00 pm
Thursday September 10
Western Oregon University: Art & Wine Event Salem Area Chamber of Commerce Illahe Hills Country Club (3376 Country Club Rd S, Salem, OR 5:30 pm
Opening Night Party for the 77th Annual Salem Art Fair & Festival Salem Area Chamber of Commerce Bush's Pasture Park Corner of Miller and High Street 6:00 pm
Friday September 11
77th Annual Salem Art Fair & Festival → Salem Area Chamber of Commerce Salem Art Association - Bush Barn Art Center 600 Mission Street Southeast Salem, OR 97302
Greeters Hosted by TBD Salem Area Chamber of Commerce 1110 Commercial St NE, Salem, OR 97301 8:30 am
Greeters Advisory Team Meeting Salem Area Chamber of Commerce Virtual Meeting via Zoom 11:00 am
Ribbon Cutting - Century 21 Northstar Salem Area Chamber of Commerce 540 Patterson Street NW Suite 120 Salem OR 97304 1:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Update: Pet Reunited Annie , a dog who went missing in Salem, OR, has been safely reunited with their family after 2 hours, 39 minutes. Message from Owner: "She ran off… (Nextdoor Campbell Drive)
Someone made a post about if there are apps that list Estate Sales and Garage Sales. I don't know of an app but I signed up at EstateSales.com that will notify you by email about Estate sales and Gsalr.org that will notify you by… (Nextdoor Monroe Ave)
Salem-Keizer Public Schools posted a job opening for Substitute Custodian in Salem. Apply here.
Reser's Fine Foods, Inc. posted a job opening for Associate-Inventory Control in Salem. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Salem here.
🗞 Nearby News
Keizer
Man sentenced for beating wife with Bible, threatening her with guns (kold.com)
See Roth's timeline as 40% off sale marks closing of Lancaster store (statesmanjournal.com)
Find Top House Cleaning Jobs in Scottsburg, OR (care.com)
The Most Affordable College Town in Oregon Stayed Dry for 143 Years (onlyinyourstate.com)
Silverton
Silverton Forgives $571,000 in Oregon Garden Debt as Partnership Resets (kykn.com)
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