Category COMMUNITY
Salem’s volunteer disaster response team to begin training this month
The Community Emergency Response Team will train new volunteers from Feb. 22 to March 28. Those who take the class can become first responders in the event that Salem faces a disastrous event.
PHOTOS: Market for the Strange celebrates 1 year
Salem artisans had unique takes on the "Strange Lovers" theme, with a weekend expo featuring everything from love potions to fetal pigs.
Town Hall in Salem Thursday to address community’s gun violence, solutions
SALEM EVENT: The reported surge in gun-related crimes will be addressed in the Town Hall on Gun Violence, a free community event on Thursday, Feb. 15. The event was organized by Salem Reporter.
Salem seniors craft toy trucks for kids
Retired Oregon legislator Gene Derfler is part of a team of Capitol Manor woodworkers who have crafted thousands of toy trucks for kids in the Salem area.
New “Backpack Buddies” program gives hands-on history lessons
Penny, a stuffed dog, is the first guide in the Willamette Heritage Center’s new program that hopes to give kids a fun, accessible way to learn about Salem’s railroad history.
The curtain comes down for Enlightened Theatrics
After a decade putting on professional theater productions in Salem, Enlightened Theatrics is “going dark” with no 2024 season due to financial challenges.
Professor, chemical engineer bring the world to a coffee shop
A chance meeting at a northeast Salem coffee house has become an unofficial language learning institute between friends Dr. Bill Long and Iyad Khalaf.
Sparrow Furniture to be replaced by workforce development program
For the past six years, Salem refugees have learned English and woodworking skills at Sparrow Furniture, moving on to careers throughout the community. The store announced its closure last week, to be replaced by a broader workforce development program.
PHOTOS: Salem takes the plunge for Special Olympics
Polar Plunge participants braved icy pool water in Salem on Saturday, raising nearly $70,000 for Special Olympics Oregon in the process.