By Salem Reporter
Widespread power outages, impassable roads likely as ice storm rolls into Salem Friday night
Ice accumulates on branches in north Salem on Feb. 12 (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter) People in the Salem area should prepare for widespread power outages as an ice storm is expected to hit the region Friday evening, potentially downing trees and…
Weather forecast takes an icy turn
The latest forecast Friday morning from the National Weather Service. The National Weather Service Friday morning warned of an ice storm for the Salem area with the heaviest ice accumulating starting Friday evening. “Expect power outages and tree damage due…
PHOTOS: Classes go outside as high school construction students build Salem home
Students in the CTEC residential construction program work together to lift and place a wall on Wednesday, Feb. 10. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Salem high school students this week raised interior walls for the home they’re building as a final project…
Salem should brace for new storm Friday night, forecasters say
The latest forecast Friday from the National Weather Service. Freezing rain could continue to bedevil Salem over the next couple of days, according to the National Weather Service. A winter storm warning remained in place for the Salem area until…
Salem’s vaccine allocation doubled for week of Feb. 15 as more seniors become eligible for shots
Syringes of the Pfizer vaccine during a COVID-19 vaccine clinic at the Oregon State Fairgrounds on Thursday, Jan. 28. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) The Oregon Health Authority is increasing its vaccine allocation for the Salem area, doubling the number of people…
After stolen yurts upended its expansion plans, a Salem school gets some unexpected good news
Kaleidoscope Community School Director Molly Brown (left) and Ashley Acers, the school’s owner, stand outside of a yurt assembled at the school. The school had ordered four yurts to help it expand. But thieves had other plans. (Jake Thomas/Salem Reporter)…
Local arts nonprofits bolstered by Oregon Arts Commission grants
Oregon Spirit Chorus was one of the recipients of an Oregon Arts Commission grant. (Courtesy/Oregon Legislature) Eight Salem arts nonprofits are among 97 groups across the state to receive a grant from the Oregon Arts Commission. Each nonprofit received $1,159…
PHOTOS: Union Gospel Mission’s men’s shelter nearing completion
Project manager Chuck Reynolds looks into a classroom space in the new Union Gospel Ministry men’s shelter on Wednesday, Feb. 10. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Union Gospel Mission’s new men’s mission is nearing completion with a goal of opening this summer.…
Salem has snow plows on standby
The latest forecast for Salem from the National Weather Service on Thursday, Feb. 11. Salem is gearing up its “snow and ice response staff” from the Public Works Department to prepare for freezing rain forecasted for Salem Thursday night and…
Hallie Ford now open to members with reservation; public visits begin Feb. 23
“The Market” by Virginia Darce, one of the paintings on display in the Hallie Ford Museum of Art until March 27. (Courtesy/ Hallie Ford Museum) The Hallie Ford Museum of Art is reopening to the public on Feb. 23, but…