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Haunted house extravaganza planned for state fairgrounds this October
For the first time, the Oregon State Fair & Exposition Center will hold a “Scare at the Fair” event, which includes four haunted houses and attractions such as carnival rides, festive food, seasonal vendors and roaming actors ready to scare you into the Halloween spirit.
PHOTOS: Urban Art Fest 2025 celebrates culture
More than 2,000 people came to Riverfront Park for the 11th annual Urban Art Fest, a grassroots celebration of community, art and music.
‘Landscape pianist’ Hunter Noack dazzles a Salem crowd
Performing outdoors on a 1912 Steinway grand piano, Hunter Noack invited people to roam Riverfront Park or lie down under the piano while he played.
PHOTOS: Sunny Pride in the Park draws a crowd
Artists sold colorful wares, drag queens performed fan favorite routines and thousands of people celebrated the LGBTQ+ community at Riverfront Park Saturday.
Pride in the Park expands entertainment and food options in the 47th year
Salem’s first recorded Pride celebration drew nine people to the streets in 1978. Decades later, over 9,000 community members are expected to gather at Riverfront Park on Saturday, continuing the tradition.
Our readers respond to Charlie Kirk assassination
Salem Reporter asked readers to share their reflections on Charlie Kirk's murder and the state of the country. Here's what you said.
What to do in Salem from Sept. 18-24: Pride in the Park, Urban Art Fest, Kroc Family Fair
Events in Salem this week include the return of the free Kroc Family Fair, the annual grape stomping competition at Willamette Valley Vineyards and the 47th year of Pride in the Park.
Thursday night vigil will honor stillborn babies
A Thursday night vigil will bring families together to grieve the loss of stillborn babies and pregnancy loss.
COLUMN: Swifts attending church in Salem
Last week, about 4,000 migrating Vaux's swifts found a temporary home in the tower of Salem First United Methodist Church. Columnist and bird expert Harry Fuller chronicled the extraordinary evening.