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Salem Art Fair will move to September after overwhelming support from artists, vendors
The 75th Salem Art Fair & Festival will be held Sept. 13-15, 2024, Salem Art Association leaders announced. The change from a July event comes in a bid to avoid the worst heat of summer after the event was moved into an unshaded pasture to protect nearby oak trees.
EVENTS: Farmers markets, Indigenous celebrations on tap for Salem this weekend
A book sale at the Salem Public Library, early Halloween activities and an Indigenous Peoples Day celebration are among the local events slated for the coming days.
Deaf Oregonians can get in-person help at new Salem office
Bridges Oregon, a Salem nonprofit created by and serving deaf Oregonians, recently moved into its first physical office as part of a large expansion of services.
Clowns, jumpscares return for 36th year of Nightmare Factory at Oregon School for the Deaf
Oregon School for the Deaf’s “Nightmare Factory” haunted house returns, bringing scares and building community connections. The endeavor funds school improvements and student trips, including a visit to Knott’s Scary Farm to learn how to act from the pros.
COLUMN: Feathered migrants travel Ankeny
A bird tracking tower installed last year at Ankeny National Wildlife Refuge has tracked birds' journeys through Salem from as far away as Guatemala and British Columbia.
PHOTOS: The world’s best slalom skateboarders compete in Salem
Daniel Syrovy from the Czech Republic took the world title at the Slalom Skateboarding World Championships held in Bush's Pasture Park over the weekend.
Pentacle’s newest musical features music, comedy, romance, bloodlust and 90 costumes
"A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” starts Friday, Sept. 29, and runs through Oct. 21 at the Pentacle Theatre.
EVENTS: Live musical comedy, harvest festival kick off in Salem area
Salem’s events calendar this weekend includes a roller derby bout, an international skateboarding contest and a last opportunity to visit some art shows.
Local farmer makes impact translating in citizenship class
Antonio Dias has helped classmates prepare for the U.S. citizenship test as he prepares to take it himself on October 10.