An inaugural Salem celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month brought colorful dancers and performers to Riverfront Park.
By Laura Tesler - Special to Salem Reporter
PHOTOS: Punx returns to Marion Square Park
A day of music, community and resources for homeless young people was back in Salem Saturday for a second year.
PHOTOS: New street mural near Bush’s Pasture Park celebrates history and ecology
Salem’s latest street mural, located on the intersection of Southeast Leffelle Street and Southeast Church Street, was inspired by the native flora and fauna of the neighborhood.
PHOTOS: State fair wraps up with Motor Mania
Monster trucks, obstacle courses and quads made a splash at the Pavilion Saturday during one of the final events of the Oregon State Fair.
PHOTOS: Worshippers gather after arson damages historic St. Joseph church
Parishioners turned out despite a rainy afternoon in a showing of faith and grief after a five-alarm fire caused severe damage to the St. Joseph Catholic Church sanctuary Thursday.
PHOTOS: Bull riders, dancing horses dazzle at Oregon State Fair
Bulls bred in Jefferson and daring riders starred in the Jairpeo Rodeo at the Oregon State Fair, all to a soundtrack of a brass Mexican band.
PHOTOS: Salem brings the pride to Riverfront Park
A crowd kept Riverfront Park buzzing all day Saturday as Salemites celebrated Pride in the Park.
PHOTOS: Dancers compete at Grand Ronde powwow
A colorful celebration and competition drew about 1,000 people to the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde’s annual contest powwow.
PHOTOS: Forest fest shows off Englewood Park, Salem’s “hidden jewel”
Hundreds of people flocked to the Englewood Forest Festival over the weekend to learn about native plants, score free books and enjoy the shade of fir trees.
PHOTOS: Salemites gather for peace, Hiroshima rememberance
A small group gathered in Riverfront Park on the anniversary of the U.S.’s atomic bombing of Hiroshima to fold paper cranes and discuss nuclear weapons abolition.
