Category Neighborhoods
Cougar confirmed at Minto-Brown Island Park
After several unconfirmed sightings since October, city staff this week confirmed the presence of a cougar in Minto-Brown Island Park using trail cameras. Parks staff advise using caution and avoiding the area at dusk, dawn and at night.
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.
With his term ending, volunteer urges Salem residents to get involved in city boards, commissions
In his six years on the Salem Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, volunteer Dylan McDowell has helped guide city policy and get more people outside. As his last term comes to an end, he hopes to encourage more people to get involved in city processes.
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS: What’s happening across Salem in October
Salem's neighborhood associations are getting to know the city's new fire chief, planning park clean-ups and fall events, and collecting socks for an annual drive benefitting homeless youth.
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS: What’s happening across Salem in September
Salem's neighborhood associations are ready for fall with a kids' playdate, park murals and candidate forums coming up.
City plans insecticide injections for ash trees to combat invasive insect found in Marion County
Emerald ash borers, an invasive insect, were detected in Marion County, prompting Salem to plan insecticide treatments. The Oregon Department of Agriculture announced a permanent quarantine for four counties in Oregon barring them from moving wood products that could be infested.
Salem’s parks ranger is passionate about eagles, getting kids outside
Ranger Mike Zieker is responsible for patrolling all 91 of Salem's parks, trails and natural areas. The lifelong outdoor enthusiast said it's the job he's always wanted to do.
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS: Community gatherings, art in parks, more happening in Salem neighborhoods in August
Volunteers installed panels for a new mural at Northgate Park, and neighbors gathered across Salem for National Night Out.
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS: Summer gatherings, a new street mural and more happening around Salem in July
Grant gets a new street mural, glass birds come to parks around Salem and neighborhoods are preparing for National Night Out gatherings in August.