Category Community
X-rays coming to Salem’s shelter pets
The Oregon Humane Society broke ground Thursday on a new x-ray and dental expansion to its Salem shelter. The expanded clinic is scheduled to open in June and will mean animals don’t have to travel to Portland for medical care as frequently.
Library staffing, budget concerns close the book on 50-year-old delivery program
Since 1972, volunteers with “Operation Bookshelf” have been bringing a stack of personalized books to homebound and disabled people throughout Salem. The library closed the program in December due to staff workload and budget concerns
PHOTOS: Volunteers load up snacks for Salem schools
The Assistance League of Salem-Keizer provided hundreds of boxes of snacks to 49 schools Wednesday through its Operation School Bell program.
EVENTS: A slew of concerts, First Taste Oregon and roller derby
This weekend in Salem, choose from a slate of comedians, enjoy jazz music or learn about regional history.
COLUMN: This gray jay can be colorful
Local birder and natural history author Harry Fuller shares what birds are up to in the Salem area in his "Some Fascinating Things About Birds" column.
Disc golf course opens on Chemeketa campus
A new 18-hole disc golf course on Chemeketa Community College’s campus brings another option for Salemites hoping to enjoy one of the fastest growing sports in the U.S.
COLUMN: The warriors living on Salem’s streets
Columnist Lynelle WIlcox, who runs the SafeSleep United shelter in Salem, shares two recent stories from people she's met living unsheltered in Salem.
EVENTS: Planetarium show, health fair and Gen-X dance party
Salem has been on ice for the past few days. But as the city continues defrosting, there’s no shortage of weekend events for both families and adults to look forward to. Here’s your events guide for Jan. 19-21.
WEATHER: Salem schools close again, state offices open late Thursday
WEATHER: Salem schools close for another day. Two schools suffered water damage from the current storms.