Salem Reporter editor honored with state’s top journalism award for Greg Smith reporting

Les Zaitz, a journalist in Oregon for more than 50 years, has been awarded his sixth Bruce Baer Award, considered the state’s top investigative reporting honor.
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS: What’s happening across Salem in April

Several neighborhood associations have upcoming candidate forums for city council and school board races - plus upcoming community events.
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS: What’s happening across Salem in March

Salem's neighborhood associations are working on peace walks, a kids clothing swap and asking the city to make it easier to put murals on public fences to prevent graffiti.
PHOTOS: Salem blanketed with snow

Snow fell across Salem Thursday morning, sending some adventurers out for sledding and snowboarding.
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS: What’s happening across Salem in February

Two Salem neighborhood associations are opposing a proposed solid waste disposal site on Northeast McDonald Street, while others are seeking new members for boards.
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS: What’s happening across Salem in January

Neighbors around Salem recently cleaned graffiti from a park mural, distributed gifts to local seniors and are organizing conservations about city budget issues.
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS: What’s happening across Salem in December

Help wrap gifts for local seniors, get involved in downtown and Faye Wright associations and learn more about what's going on in your neighborhood this month.
Events calendar: what to do in Salem for December 2024

See Santa, celebrate the lighting of the Grand Menorah or catch a show in Salem this month.
OBITUARY: E. Merle Reeves

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NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS: What’s happening across Salem in November

Salem's neighborhood associations are planting camas, cleaning up McKay Park and gathering donations to help those in need this holiday season.

