Category Community
Wanted: more Salem spots to host a shower truck
A truck offering one of the few dependable places for unsheltered people to shower in Salem currently only has two places to park. At the Kindness Closet, which hosts the truck on Tuesdays, volunteers and visitors shared the impact they’ve seen from the service.
Hoopla plans to go big with campaign for year-round sports complex
Salem’s beloved 3x3 basketball tournament returns to the Oregon State Capitol for its 26th year next week. Organizers simultaneously announced plans for an endeavor to build a permanent facility.
What to do in Salem from July 17-23: Ironman, Grand Theatre karaoke, time with puppies
Events in Salem this week include the annual Ironman 70.3 triathlon, which will affect traffic Sunday, roller derby bouts and a workshop about hummingbirds.
COLUMN: Ospreys in Salem now busy tending to their young
COLUMN: Despite urban environment, osprey making themselves at home in Salem, raising youngsters.
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS: What’s happening across Salem in July
Salem's neighborhoods are planning National Night Out events and the annual Englewood Forest Festival, which returns Aug. 9.
Grant helps Salem Carousel add new ramp for wheelchair users
Using funding from a new Travel Oregon grant, the Salem Riverfront Carousel will install a new wheelchair ramp and make other accessibility upgrades later this summer.
Salem-Keizer School District continues to offer its free summer meals program
A combination of grants makes the summer meals offered by the Salem-Keizer school district completely free for students and their families. Meals are available for pickup three days a week.
PHOTOS: Kids, critters and competitors appear at county fair
Visitors flocked to Salem this weekend for family fun the annual Marion County Fair, which featured rides, games, farm animals, spirited competitions and more.
Bakers compete for glory, fun and fluffy ribbons at marionberry pie bake-off
The signature baking competition at the Marion County Fair honors the berry named for the county in which it was developed. A record five entrants competed this year.