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.
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PHOTOS: Ironman 70.3 returns to Salem
Ironman returned to Salem Sunday, with 2,500 competitors from around the world racing through the city’s parks.
PHOTOS: Salem’s eagles squabble over fish
Fledgling eagles have been visible from Riverfront Park on the banks of the Willamette River in recent days.
PHOTOS: Riverfront Carousel founder Hazel Patton honored
The newly-renamed Hazel Patton Riverfront Carousel now has signs honoring the 89-year-old Salem civic icon who volunteered for years to raise money and get the structure built.
PHOTOS: Veterans observe Memorial Day at City View Cemetery
Veterans and relatives gathered Monday in Salem to salute fallen soldiers.
PHOTOS: Spring blooms emerge in Salem
Photographer Ron Cooper got up close to the flowers at Deepwood on a recent visit celebrating the warmer weather.
Final day nears as Cooke Stationery prepares to put up ‘Closed’ sign for good
Customers are finding discounts on everything from pens to papers to maps as Cooke Stationery readies to shut down. The last day for the Salem business is Friday, April 28.
Head to the Capitol to catch cherry blossoms in their night-time glory
Grab a blanket, a friend or a camera and catch the peak exhibition of cherry blossoms out in front of the Capitol. Special lighting in the evening make the scene magical.
TOP PHOTOS: Ron Cooper’s picks, from Ironman to a birthday surprise
Photojournalist Ron Cooper shares his top images from 2022, many featuring Salem’s parks.
PHOTOS: Salem’s birds get their slide on
As ice blanketed Salem Friday, photojournalist Ron Cooper captured birds struggling to stay upright at his backyard bird feeder.
