Tuesday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 79 and low of 52 degrees.
Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 84, low: 55.
Thursday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 78 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Salem's Grand Theatre closes; performers claim promoters failed to pay them (kptv.com) — Salem's historic Grand Theatre has closed and canceled all upcoming events while its owner seeks new management, after promoters allegedly failed to pay performers and racked up more than $100,000 in unpaid rent. Local bands and other acts say they're still owed thousands from ticket sales, and Salem police are investigating, leaving a key downtown arts hub in limbo for now.
• Oregon university to go tuition-free for eligible students in 2027 (statesmanjournal.com) — Families in Salem and across Oregon could see big tuition relief as Salem-based Willamette University plans to waive tuition for eligible undergraduates from households earning under $80,000 starting in 2027-28. The Oregon Access Scholarship will cover remaining tuition after grants, opening Willamette's Salem and Portland programs to more local students weighing college costs.
• Wildfire costs highlight lawmakers' work in Salem this week (opb.org) — State lawmakers are gathering in Salem this week to tackle soaring wildfire costs, with more than $120 million in immediate funding on the table after a record fire season. During three days of hearings at the Capitol, they'll also discuss ballot drop boxes, transportation funding after a failed tax hike, data center rules, and Oregon's public defense crisis.
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
Member Kickstarter Luncheon, 9-8-2026 Salem Area Chamber of Commerce 1110 Commercial St NE Salem, OR 97301 11:30 am
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
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
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