By Salem Reporter
July 23 virtual meeting seeks feedback on post-Covid business recovery
Brandon Peterson, of Salem, heads back to his car after picking up a to-go order from Noble Wave in downtown Salem on Thursday, April 2. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) The City of Salem wants feedback to help guide a business recovery…
Salemtowne clubhouse fire was accidental, fire marshal says
Damage visible on the back side of the Salemtowne clubhouse following an early morning fire on Friday, July 16, 2021 (Ron Cooper/Salem Reporter) A fire that caused about $300,000 of damage at the Salemtowne clubhouse early on Friday, July 16…
PHOTOS: Rust-O-Rama returns with celebration of classic American cars
Attendees check out the cars at Rust-O-Rama, a car show held by the Cherry City Bombers Car Club, on Saturday, July 17 at the Oregon State Fairgrounds. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Moises Mendoza, of Salem, and Dusty the dog, sit in…
AROUND OREGON: Bootleg Fire continues explosive growth, new evacuations ordered
KLAMATH FALLS – The nation’s largest wildfire torched more dry forest in Oregon and forced the evacuation of a wildlife research station Monday as firefighters had to retreat from the flames for the ninth consecutive day due to erratic and…
Teens urge Brown to veto transportation package over climate concerns
Paxton Rothwell speaks as teenagers with Sunrise PDX rally outside Mahonia Hall, home of Gov. Kate Brown, on July 15, 2021 to urge action to cut the state’s carbon emissions. (Courtesy/Sunrise PDX) A few dozen Oregon teenagers rallied outside Gov.…
Unexpected millions from legislature will make Salem domestic violence housing project a reality
The Hope Plaza site at 450 Church Street Northeast in Salem on Friday, July 9, 2021. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) A new housing project for domestic violence survivors in Salem will be able to break ground in the spring, thanks to…
Man accused of planning fatal Salem shooting dies while jailed
A 23-year-old man accused of planning a fatal shooting in Salem died after a “medical emergency” at the Marion County Jail, the Sheriff’s Office said Sunday. Frederic Gregory Fergusen, 23, had a medical emergency the evening of July 16 at…
Oregon salmon license plate gets new look
A mockup of Oregon’s new salmon license plate, which will be available starting Sept. 1, 2021. Fish lovers and conservation enthusiasts can get a fresh design on an iconic Oregon license plate starting in September. Oregon’s salmon license plate, first…
PHOTOS: Ska, punk fans gather for first Minto Island Growers music festival
Fake News performs at MIG Fest, a punk and ska music festival at Minto Island Growers farm on Saturday, July 17. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Four Oregon bands took the stage Saturday, July 17 for the inaugural MIG Fest, a ska…
SALEM HISTORY: Once a horse stable downtown, Durbin name now graces nearby alley
A sixteen horse team stands in front of the Durbin’s Livery Barn in Salem during a heavy snow storm on Jan. 20, 1895. (Ben Maxwell collection/Salem Public Library) In 2019, the Salem Main Street Association asked residents to suggest names for…