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What to do in Salem from Oct. 16-22: Haunted parties, vintage shopping, scary movies
Events in Salem this week include a costume party at the Grand Theatre, the return of The Westminster Festival of Fine Art and a series of Halloween movies at Salem Cinema.
Radio Poder expands to round-the-clock programming with new director
The Spanish-language community radio station on FM 98.3 now holds its own broadcast license, allowing it to offer more information to the mid-WIllamette Valley.
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS: What’s happening across Salem in November
Neighborhood News is a monthly Salem Reporter feature to highlight news or issues of concern to each Salem neighborhood association. Read previous editions here. Salem is divided into 17 neighborhood associations that meet monthly. They serve as a conduit to city officials for things like park…
PHOTOS: Community gathers to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Salem celebrated Indigenous People's Day outside the Oregon State Capitol on Monday with a community dinner, dance, music and Indigenous speakers.
Community hub Radness Ensues seeks contribution for youth arts programs
Radness Ensues, the year-old youth-focused community center in Keizer, is seeking people to chip in $5 a month to keep free art and music programs operating.
PHOTOS: Hispanic Heritage Day celebration at the Capitol
Dance and cultural groups performed Saturday in the Oregon Capitol Rotunda to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.
Salem’s 8th annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day event returns to Capitol
Rain or shine, the 8th annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration in Salem will meet at the Oregon State Capitol Mall to educate the community about ongoing issues, and celebrate the Indigenous community.
COLUMN: 2026 Medicare Advantage options shrink in Marion, Polk counties
Jim Sellers, former Oregon journalist and state agency employee, writes a regular column to help thousands in Salem deal with the confusing world of Medicare and federal benefits. He's available to answer your questions.
Salem teen finds sobriety, clean slate in youth treatment court
Natalee Moore is one of dozens of teenagers who have recovered from substance abuse through a treatment court program that largely serves Marion County youth. Since its start over 23 years ago, the program has helped at least 100 teenagers involved in the justice system leave behind their criminal history while connecting to the community.