Category Community
New coordinator for Salem area homeless services brings optimism, expertise to role
Misty Bolger is the new executive director of the Mid-Willamette Valley Homeless Alliance, which oversees the distribution of state and federal money to local homeless service providers. She hopes to improve efficiency and collaboration amid uncertain times for the agency.
What to do in Salem from July 10-16: Marion County Fair, Lavender Festival, Ghostbusters in the park
Events in Salem this week include two annual events, the Marion County Fair and the Lavender Festival, along with a free movie in Riverfront Park and a summer garage sale.
Brothers dream of making downtown Salem a live entertainment hub
Meet the faces and mission behind Salem’s Historic Grand Theatre: Alex and Andrew Hussey. The pair has operated their entertainment company, To the Ceiling, out of the Grand Theatre for over a year and have big ideas for the future.
What’s showing at Salem galleries, museums in July
This month, Salem’s galleries will show work by internationally recognized Afro-futurist artist Nikesha Breeze, take guests around the world through paintings and explore the life of Caralyn B. Shelton, who served as Oregon’s governor for three days in 1909.
What to catch at the 2025 Marion County Fair
An extensive carnival, live music performances, agricultural contests and more are featured in this four-day event.
Micronesian Islander Community breaks grounds on new affordable apartment building
A new apartment complex in the Highland neighborhood called Voyagers Village will be decked out in Micronesian art and will include a community center for Salem’s Micronesian Islander community.
Free summer concerts return to West Salem Park for 40th anniversary
Catch free summer concerts Thursday evenings in July at West Salem Park. Shows start at 6:30 p.m., and concessions are available.
Theatre 33 brings PNW plays to the summer stage
Theatre 33's 2025 New Play Summer Festival will premiere six never-before-seen plays ranging from suspense to comedy to the supernatural.
PHOTOS: Neighbors celebrate Fourth of July with Court-Chemeketa parade
A longtime Salem neighborhood tradition brought about 100 people out Friday morning in the historic Court-Chemeketa district in central Salem for an Independence Day parade.