Salem’s first Pride march in 1978 drew just nine attendees for a march to the Capitol. Saturday’s event brought back the march, but with hundreds more attendees.
By Laura Tesler - Special to Salem Reporter
PHOTOS: Early College High School 2023 graduation
Thirty-four graduates earned diplomas from Early College High School, the small college prep school located on the Chemeketa Community College campus.
PHOTOS: Roberts High School 2023 graduation
Graduates from Salem’s alternative high school, including the teen parent program, celebrated Friday.
PHOTOS: Students honored at community transition graduation ceremony
Fifty Salem and Keizer students are exiting the Community Transition Program, which helps prepare young adults with disabilities for independent living and work.
PHOTOS: Future anglers practice their skills at park event
Several Marion County organizations teamed up for a morning teaching the basics of water safety, knot-tying and line casting to kids at Keizer Rapids Park.
PHOTOS: Indigenous Salem-Keizer graduates celebrate heritage
Fifty-two Native Education program graduates from around the district were honored Sunday at McNary High School in one of the first ceremonies for the 2023 graduation season.
PHOTOS: Fiber artists bring the fun at Sheep to Shawl
Families gathered Saturday at Willamette Heritage Center for duck races, sheep shearing demonstrations and more.
PHOTOS: Awesome 3000 makes a sunny comeback
Thousands gathered at McCullough Stadium Saturday to cheer on young runners during the beloved Salem fun run, back after a three-year hiatus.
PHOTOS: Salem digs into region’s past at Archaeology Day
Visitors explored the dig on the Willamette Heritage Center campus Saturday, where archaeologists are searching for clues about a mission school that operated briefly in the 1840s.
PHOTOS: Chefs’ Night Out in Salem draws 1,000 for local food, wine and brews
For the first time in nearly four years, Salem could attend Chefs’ Night Out, a fundraiser on Sunday, April 16, for Marion Polk Food Share. Those attending could sample food and wine from 52 vendors.
