Photographer Ron Cooper captured this image of a Klamath Modoc dancer performing at the end of Monday’s celebration in Riverfront Park.
COMMUNITY
What’s behind Salem’s unusually summery October
A lack of rainfall is helping high temperatures persist, and Salem may break a record for October days with a high more than 80 degrees.
Salem Folklore Community steps back on the scene with community dances
The dances offer people a chance to learn new steps, meet new people, and connect with timeless music.
PHOTOS: Indigenous carvers make their mark at Hallie Ford
The Saturday event brought carvers from several Indigenous nations together prior to the dedication of a commissioned “welcome figure” by Bobby Mercier of the Confederated Tribes of the Grande Ronde.
Strongest quake in years hits Oregon – just ahead of the state’s annual earthquake drill
Authorities say Friday’s earthquake is a good reminder that Oregonians need to prepare for more quakes. Individuals and businesses can sign up to participate in a drill planned for Oct. 20.
Salem grassroots group invites community to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day
The event on Monday is free to attend and will include speakers, dance, and other performances for the community.
Downed power line causes major outage in South Salem Thursday
The outage was due to a fallen tree, according to PGE.
New vintage drum, records shop offers a Salem couple’s lifetime of work
After selling vintage drums online and collecting records for over a decade, Vinny Galarce and Lina Toledo hope their new store, Drum Bug Music, fills a void in Salem’s music community.
Salem to light bridge in honor of West Salem teen ahead of community mental health events
Salem organizations are observing Mental Health Awareness Week with a suicide prevention march and the annual “Choose to Stay” event at Sprague raising money for the Aaron Brown memorial scholarship.
Gov. Brown appoints new Cherriots board member
Bill Holmstrom, a state planner with experience in transportation, was appointed to the board and approved by a Senate committee last month.