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KID REPORTER: Tualatin hosts Giant Pumpkin Regatta
Owen Marksbury, Salem's Scholastic Kid Reporter, reports from the annual Tualatin Giant Pumpkin Regatta.
Salem history moment: Fairfield, the Willamette Valley’s own ghost town
Columnist Kimberli Fitzgerald dives into the history of a small grain port town just north of Salem that vanished in the early 20th century as rail shipping became predominant.
PHOTOS: Halloween weekend celebrations in Salem
Kids flocked to the Gilbert House Children's Museum and Willamette Heritage Center Sunday for two signature Salem Halloween events.
Gaiety Hill Guardians tackle trash along Pringle Creek
Neighbors around Pringle Creek came together last weekend to clean, socialize and improve their community. They hope to encourage others in Salem.
Arena football coming to Salem in 2024
The Arena Football League, a fast-paced game played on a smaller field, is coming to the Oregon State Fair and Exposition Center arena this spring. The Oregon Blackbears, backed by a University of Oregon alumnus, hopes to fill its roster with local talent.
“In the Deep” explores grief, resiliency in world premiere at Willamette
A new musical written, composed and directed by three Willamette University alumni opens Thursday night.
Affordable development with 120 new apartments planned for northeast Salem
Developers say a new Salem housing project will have up to 500 residents. The unique partnership with Seed of Faith Ministries is intended to prevent property management companies from discriminating against Black residents.
Candy, costume parades and more ways to celebrate 2023 Halloween in Salem
Whether you're searching for a classic horror movie or a free place for your kids to have some Halloween fun, Salem has an abundance of events over the next week.
Librarian donation expands free kids’ book program to south Salem
Kids under age 5 living in ZIP code 97302 can now get a free book mailed to them monthly thanks to a donation from retired state librarian Jim Scheppke.