At the Center for Hope and Safety, the average shelter stay length for domestic violence survivors has tripled over the past year because of the time needed to find an apartment.
COMMUNITY
PHOTOS: Salem turns out for Holiday Parade
The brief but colorful event drew a crowd to the city’s core, lining the streets as marching bands, city councilors and multiple Santas paraded by.
Keizer toy swap recycles joy
Through Dec. 2, families can drop off used toys in good condition for a toy swap to be held Dec. 4 at Keizer City Hall.
Your 2022 guide to holiday events and activities in Salem
Catch Santa around town, enjoy lights or shop for gifts with our holiday guide.
PHOTOS: Salem’s Thanksgiving at the Mission
Volunteers put on Thanksgiving meals for guests at Salem’s Union Gospel Mission and the ARCHES Project.
Keizer fifth-grader takes aim at pollution as Kid Governor finalist
Kate Moisan, 10, will serve with other fifth-graders on a cabinet for the statewide civics education program.
Where Salemites can serve those in need this winter
Salem has no shortage of food drives, gift wish lists and other ways to donate or volunteer your time this Thanksgiving holiday.
Santa Claus is coming downtown: what to know about Saturday’s holiday parade
Downtown Salem is having its first downtown holiday parade in nearly a decade. Organizers say the event, which begins Saturday, Nov. 26 at 6 p.m. is part of a larger effort to support local businesses and rebuild downtown’s reputation.
LOCAL HISTORY: The removal of the Kalapuya people
For Indigenous History Month, Salem’s historic preservation officer Kimberli Fitzgerald dives into an early historic account of Indigenous inhabitants in what is now Salem.
Salem Friends of Felines expands spay, neuter clinic to confront cat overpopulation
Starting in January, the cat rescue’s surgery clinic will be open four days per week, allowing them to sterilize up to 200 cats weekly.