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WINTER STORM: No major road impacts following last night’s winter storm
City officials said road impacts and power outages in Salem following Tuesday night's winter storm have been largely mitigated with no reported injuries. More high winds are likely Thursday, alongside heavy rains through the end of the week.
5 things to do in Salem this week: Krampus market, ugly Christmas sweater skating, sensory-friendly Santa
The holiday festivities are in full swing in Salem this week with Santa visits, gift markets and light displays.
WINTER STORM: Power out early Wednesday, school delayed by an hour
Thousands of homes and businesses in Salem were without power early Wednesday as a powerful windstorm took down trees and utility lines.
COLUMN: Habitat restoration is the future at Baskett Slough
Columnist and bird expert Harry Fuller details restoration work underway at the Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge in Polk County.
PHOTOS: Keizer is entertained by more than 70 holiday parade entries
PHOTOS: With a parade route lined with thousands, Keizer put on a festive holiday parade on Saturday, Dec. 13. If decorative lights could be attached, on they went – floats, cars and even a giant bulldozer.
PHOTOS: In shadow of Australia attack, Salem joins in Hanukkah event
The Chabad Center for Jewish Life hosted the annual Grand Menorah Lighting with about 100 people attending, including local leaders. The Sunday event in downtown Salem came after a deadly attack on a Hanukkah celebration in Australia.
Northwest Human Services balances optimism, realism while preparing for influx of Medicaid patients
Northwest Human Services plans to take on 2,500 additional Medicaid patients from Salem Clinic after the clinic and PacificSource failed to agree on a new contract.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Behind Salem Reporter’s coverage of a local immigration arrest
Managing Editor Rachel Alexander explains what goes into covering immigration arrests, and why journalists often can’t get basic information about federal government actions.
Plans in motion to found Salem’s first LGBTQ+ center
Several local LGBTQ+ groups are coming together to kickstart fundraising at an event Saturday, Dec. 13, to put towards establishing a dedicated queer center in downtown Salem.