Matching lobster suits and a judge in a Jedi robe were among the highlights of a Halloween wedding extravaganza at the Marion County Justice Court. Ten couples tied the knot.
Rachel Alexander
Salem schools improve graduation readiness, but struggle with attendance
Salem schools improved the share of high school freshmen on track to graduate for the second year in a row, with rates approaching pre-pandemic levels. But just half of district students are coming to school regularly, new state data shows.
Gaiety Hill Guardians tackle trash along Pringle Creek
Neighbors around Pringle Creek came together last weekend to clean, socialize and improve their community. They hope to encourage others in Salem.
NW Natural gas rates decrease Nov. 1
Regulators on Thursday announced a natural gas rate decrease for NW Natural, which supplies gas for the Salem area. A typical home would pay about $8 less per month.
“In the Deep” explores grief, resiliency in world premiere at Willamette
A new musical written, composed and directed by three Willamette University alumni opens Thursday night.
Candy, costume parades and more ways to celebrate 2023 Halloween in Salem
Whether you’re searching for a classic horror movie or a free place for your kids to have some Halloween fun, Salem has an abundance of events over the next week.
Homeowners see modest tax increases as Salem property values rise quickly
The tax break for Amazon’s Salem distribution center is up this year, meaning the company owes $1.6 million in property taxes to fund local government and schools.
Librarian donation expands free kids’ book program to south Salem
Kids under age 5 living in ZIP code 97302 can now get a free book mailed to them monthly thanks to a donation from retired state librarian Jim Scheppke.
Weigh in on where Salem schools should focus as budget cuts loom
Superintendent Andrea Castañeda says the Salem-Keizer School District needs to cut at least $38 million from its 2024-25 budget. Give district officials input at a series of community meetings starting Monday.
Ron Eachus, “incorruptible” consumer advocate and activist, dies at 76
Ron Eachus went from opposing the Vietnam War as a University of Oregon student to a career on Oregon’s Public Utility Commission, pushing to hold telecom and power companies accountable to the people they served.
