Category Community
Applewood Retirement closure displaces dozens of seniors in tough rental market
With the building on Northeast Lancaster Road set to sell, residents at Applewood Retirement Community were given 30 days to move from their apartments. Several said they’ll be paying hundreds more per month or had to leave Salem to find somewhere affordable to live.
Through walks, gardening and dance, Amador Aguilar brings Salem together
Amador Aguilar has worked for decades, often under the radar, to forge neighborhood and cross-cultural connections across Salem through his Enlace project, focusing much of his work in the Northgate neighborhood where he lives.
Save the date for Salem’s 2024 events
From the Make Music Day to the World Beat Festival and Hoopla, here are the major events coming to Salem through September.
A community of veterans takes shape in downtown Salem
Courtney Place opened its doors to its first tenants in early April. The 34-unit affordable veteran housing project across from the YMCA has been years in the making.
Uranium Film Festival will bring forgotten nuclear stories to Salem
Coming on the heels of "Oppenheimer," a group of Salem advocates are bringing a mini film festival to the Ike Box this weekend addressing the impact of nuclear weapons.
EVENTS: Junk Hunt, art demo and skating on Salem’s weekend schedule
Live comedy, music and theater are all on the bill this weekend in Salem. Here’s your guide to Salem events from Friday, April 12, to Sunday, April 14. Shopping Vintage sale The Great Junk Hunt is back at the Oregon State Fairgrounds Friday from 4-9…
Summer will be quieter in Salem – free park concerts, movies cut
Movies in the Park, Kids Relays and First Friday concerts won’t happen in 2024 as part of a $400,000 cut to city recreation programs amid a budget deficit.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Addressing Salem Reporter’s ties at election time
EDITOR'S NOTE: One of Salem Reporter's founders is involved in local politics. As Editor Les Zaitz explains, that founder is not involved in news coverage and the reporting team works independenty.
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS: Candidate forums, treasures in parks, more April happenings
From spring celebrations in parks to multiple CPR trainings, Salem's neighborhood associations have a multitude of spring projects planned.