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Learn about trees, get tips for home yards in Friends of Trees event in Salem
A tree enthusiast comes to Salem on Monday, April 10, to share tips for residents on how to grow trees and volunteer to plant more around the city. The free event is hosted by the Marion County Master Gardener Association.
Sample Japanese food, music and arts in free Saturday festival
Sakura Matsuri is a Japanese celebration that translates to “cherry blossom tree festival.” Willamette University students will host a free event on Saturday, April 8, featuring food, games, crafts and performances.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Salem Reporter launches obituary service – easy to use, low cost
Reacting to reader interest, Salem Reporter is launching its new obituary service. Families have unlimited text and can publish five photos to tell the stories of their loved ones.
Salem pauses to honor Chinese ancestors during Qingming ceremony
On a rainy Saturday, Salem conducted its fifth annual Qingming ceremony to honor the city's Chinese history and ancestors. The event featured Chinese rituals and a string of speeches at Pioneer Cemetery.
Event at Pioneer Cemetery on Saturday honors Salem’s Chinese community
The annual Qingming Festival will be held Saturday at Salem's Pioneer Cemetery. The public event is a Chinese ritual to honor ancestors, using an historic altar at the cemetery.
Hundreds of affordable housing units to open next year in south Salem
More details have emerged on the ambitious housing project in the South Gateway neighborhood, intended to create an affordable living space that brings people of all ages together, project leaders say.
Despite blustery weather, Salem Saturday Market is busy with vendors, shoppers
From fresh vegetables to fresh baked goods to handcrafted clocks, Salem Saturday Market is into its 25th year. The market operates from a state parking lot on the Capitol Mall.
COLUMN: Workers with disabilities a ready pool for Salem employers
While the labor market is tight in Salem and elsewhere, one class of workers is underemployed. A look at how workers with disabilities are far underrepresented in today's labor market.
Hoy presses optimism, urges community to overcome political divides
In his first State of the City speech, Salem Mayor Chris Hoy spoke of new beginnings and listed the city’s efforts in addressing homelessness, housing and public safety.