Watch a baseball game with some fireworks, enjoy a free day at Powerland Heritage Park or check out the returning World Beat Festival with a focus on the Philippines this weekend in Salem.
Ardeshir Tabrizian
UPDATE: Marion County commissioners approve 2023-24 budget
Commissioners on Wednesday approved Marion County’s $688.9 million budget for the upcoming year, as well as an additional $15.2 million to the county’s existing budget.
Salem man arrested in “random attack” on school staff near Highland playground
Charly Velasquez-Sanchez faces charges alleging he assaulted two Highland Elementary School educators outside the school building on June 14, the school’s last day of the year.
Public asked to comment on Parkdale Park development in northeast Salem
County officials will present updates Tuesday, June 20, on the development of Parkdale Park, intended to add more green space and an improved stormwater system to the undeveloped area.
Eugene man sentenced in 2021 Salem murder-for-hire with teen shooter
The teen charged with shooting two people, one fatally, in a fake drug deal outside a northeast Salem elementary school is scheduled to change his not guilty plea on July 6.
UPDATE: Marion County commissioners approve funding for Santiam Hospital expansion
Commissioners on Wednesday approved federal funds to upgrade Santiam Hospitals emergency power system. They also approved a homeowner rehabilitation program for low-to-moderate-income Marion County residents.
Salem’s Make Music Day returns June 21 with live music all over town
Around 250 artists are slated to perform at over 50 locations around Salem next Wednesday for the city’s eighth Make Music Day.
Salem man killed in crash Sunday in east Santiam Canyon, police say
Police say Alberto Avila-Perez lost control of his car, crashing into a boulder, a trailer and an SUV Sunday on Highway 22. Avila-Perez was killed.
Salem to pay $25,000 settlement in lawsuit over excessive force at 2021 protest
City officials reached a settlement with Clifford Eiffler-Rodriguez three months after he sued the city, alleging police officers shot him at close range with pepper balls and “less than lethal” launchers.
EVENTS: Belly dancing, brewfest and more to do this weekend in Salem
Take a scavenger hunt through downtown, learn traditional Irish dance or catch a comedy show during this weekend stacked with events in Salem.
