Category Community
Meet 30 local dogs available for adoption at special Nov. 30 event
Marion County Dog Services will open its doors to the public for the first time since the pandemic for a special adoption event on Thursday, Nov. 30.
Bigger, brighter holiday parade coming to downtown Salem Friday
Santa will return on Friday, Dec. 1, for the Downtown Salem Holiday Parade that will feature floats, a Christmas tree lighting and 60,000 more holiday lights than last year.
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Teens celebrate Thanksgiving at new HOME Drop In
HOME, Salem's day center for youth who need a place to go, welcomed teens for a holiday meal in their new location on Broadway Street.
PHOTOS: Hundreds enjoy Salem’s community Thanksgiving meals
Blondeez Restaurant and the ARCHES Day Center each fed hundreds of people a free Thanksgiving meal in Salem.
Meet the bike mechanics at Salem’s Northwest Hub
The Northwest Hub has made a name for itself by giving hundreds of Salemites access to bicycles. For many of its own staff, the work has been a lifeline. The non-profit plans to expand its vocational training in the years to come.
EVENTS: Local comedy, Santa and the Nutcracker
After Thanksgiving, there's plenty to do over the long weekend in Salem, including watch Santa's arrival in Riverfront Park.
COLUMN: A reflection on gratitude after talking to a drug dealer
Columnist Lynelle WIlcox, who runs the SafeSleep United shelter in Salem, writes about a brief moment of perfection while trying to help a woman stay clean.
COLUMN: Counselor can help explore Medicare options when moving
Jim Sellers, former Oregon journalist and state agency employee, writes a regular column to help thousands in Salem deal with the confusing world of Medicare and federal benefits. He's available to answer your questions.