This will be the group’s first “Oak Fest,” a three-day event honoring and providing activities related to the Oregon oak.
COMMUNITY
Marion County dog shelter consistently at critical capacity with lost dogs in need
Pandemic shortages in vet care and a reduction in spay and neuter surgeries for dogs are combining to create more dog overpopulation, according to the shelter’s manager.
Upcoming show asks Salem artists: how do you find light in winter?
The Salem Art Association is collaborating with the Salem Multicultural Institute on a new show. Submissions showcasing an artist’s culture or heritage are especially welcome.
COLUMN: Despite conservation efforts, trumpeter swans remain scarce in Oregon
Local birder and natural history author Harry Fuller shares what birds are up to in the Salem area in his “Some Fascinating Things About Birds” column.
Salem Kroc Center to hold free Family Fair Saturday
The fair will include fun activities such as pony rides, swimming, live music and more.
“Native Salem” exhibit opens at Chemeketa
The exhibit, which debuted last fall at the Salem Art Association, tells the story of Kalapuyan history and culture.
East Salem kids have a place to go after school as Boys & Girls Club opens new branch
The land for the latest Boys & Girls Club branch is the former homestead of developer Larry and Jeanette Epping, donated by their children in hopes it will nurture a new generation of Salem kids.
Community holds vigil to mourn loss of local teen
Hundreds gathered at West Salem High School Tuesday night to mourn the loss of junior Serena Brenneman.
Salem chocolatier celebrates a year of its sweet vegan treats
Chomp! Chocolate was honored with an award from economic development group SEDCOR, and is celebrating its first anniversary this weekend.
A force for parent empowerment, equity in Salem education retires
Annalivia Palazzo-Angulo has spent decades fighting to improve education for Latino and Spanish-speaking students in Salem, focusing on teaching parents how to help their kids while pushing the school district to better serve everyone.