🌱 Riverfront Carousel Undergoes Name Change + New Science Program

Hi all. I'm here with your Wednesday edition of the Salem Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out all the local news you need to know right now.

But first, your local weather:

• Wednesday: Partly sunny. High: 69 Low: 46.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and beautiful. High: 73 Low: 47.

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Here are the top three stories today in Salem:

1. Salem's Riverfront Carousel Building will undergo a remarkable transformation as it is renamed the Hazel Patton Riverfront Carousel. A commemorative dedication ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, Jun. 3 at 12:00 p.m. The event will serve as a platform to reveal the newly adorned marque signs on the Carousel Building and provide updates on the exciting prospects for the space. (City of Salem via Facebook)
2. Willamette University is launching the School of Computing and Information Sciences to provide computer science and data analysis education with a focus on ethics. The new school will offer undergraduate and graduate programs, including a master's degree in computer science. Collaboration with the Pacific Northwest College of Art will integrate critical perspectives on computing. (Salem Reporter)
3. Legislation addressing the opioid crisis, health care workforce, hospital staffing, and drug decriminalization in Oregon is at risk due to a Republican walkout that has halted legislative work. Senate Republicans and Independents are denying the chamber a quorum until the session's last day on Jun. 25, jeopardizing the passage of hundreds of bills, including the two-year budget. Democratic lawmakers argue that the Republican proposal is unworkable and will leave crucial legislation unresolved, potentially impacting healthcare access and patient well-being. (Oregon Public Broadcasting)

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Today and tomorrow in Salem:

Wednesday, May 31

• Live Music Happy Hour With Dylan Santiago At Taproot Lounge & Cafe (4:00 PM)
• The Angry Black Girl And Her Monster At Salem Cinema (7:00 PM)

Thursday, June 1

• The Sound And The Furry: Derek Sheen + F. Woods At Infinity Room (7:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Not taking a vacation this summer? Why not have a "staycation" and take advantage of all that Marion County has to offer. Learn more at the link! (City of Salem via Facebook)
• Are you looking for a new family member with four paws? Check out the list of adoption-ready pets in the Salem area at the link! (Patch)
• New homes have been listed for sale in the Salem area! Get all the property details at the link. (Patch)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you soon.

— Rose Mendez

About me: Rose Mendez is a freelance writer. She is studying English Literature at Hunter College. She loves reading, walking around the city, and coffee!