A renovated former Chase Bank will give the tourism nonprofit more space to walk visitors through the Willamette Valley’s highlights, and a drive-thru window that could one day be a wedding venue.
Rachel Alexander
EVENTS: Hit the theater, race squash or drink beer for a good cause
Salem will see an eclectic mix of events this weekend, including free screenings of “Barbie,” several new plays and zucchini races. Here’s your guide to events for Aug. 18-20.
Salem air hits unhealthy levels due to smoke, haze as heat wave persists
Two wildfires burning in east Lane County are impacting air quality in Salem, officials said. The city’s air quality was unhealthy for sensitive groups as of Tuesday afternoon.
Salem students crochet sea life for community coral reef
Students at Eagle Charter School contributed about 20 pieces to a massive coral reef art project intended to raise awareness about coral bleaching and plastic pollution. The reef will be on display in Salem next spring after a Lincoln City opening.
Painters, poets take to Salem’s outdoors to render summer landscapes
Paint & Write the Town, a summerlong outdoor art event, wraps up this weekend at Minto Island Growers.
EVENTS: Forest fest, a circus and new plays
Englewood Forest Fest, KeizerFEST and several shows make for a busy weekend. Here’s your guide to events in Salem for Aug. 11-13.
Waitlists open for new affordable housing developments in Salem
Mahonia Crossing, a private affordable housing complex in the South Gateway area, and Sequoia Crossings, a Salem Housing Authority property for chronically homeless people, are both beginning to lease apartments.
UPDATE: School board unanimously reaffirms policy to not keep immigration records
The Salem-Keizer School Board on Tuesday unanimously renewed a Safe and Welcoming Schools resolution, which says schools won’t keep information about student or family immigration status.
With state money drying up, Salem-Keizer goes back to basics on summer programs
Free summer programs for 2023 have focused more on academics in the Salem-Keizer School District. One final large program, JumpStart Kindergarten, begins Tuesday.
Kotek vetoes money for Salem streetcar study, career academy
Gov. Tina Kotek on Friday said she would follow through on planned vetoes announced last week for several budget items allocated by the legislature, including two Salem projects.
