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Inside Out 2, Wicked, among Movies in the Park this summer
The City of Salem has announced this summer’s Movies in the Park lineup of free outdoor showings at Riverfront Park, starting next month.
What to do in Salem from June 12-18: Doggie Dash, day of archaeology, brewfest
Events in Salem this week include a day of learning about an archeological dig at Willamette University, a puzzling contest at the Salem Public Library and a belly dancing competition.
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS: What’s happening across Salem in June
Neighborhood clean up efforts are in full swing around Salem, with local associations preparing for other summer community gatherings.
Co-founder acquires full ownership of Salem Reporter
Full ownership of Salem Reporter, the city's all-digital news source, is now in the hands of Les Zaitz, a co-founder and Oregon journalist for more than 50 years.
Oregon Veterans of Foreign Wars moves headquarters to Salem
Oregon's Veterans of Foreign Wars held a ribbon cutting and open house on Friday for a new headquarters on Southeast Liberty Street in Salem after nearly 40 years in Portland.
PHOTOS: Roberts High School graduates the Class of 2025
On Friday, 87 students graduated from Roberts High School, Salem's alternative school. Roberts hosts the district's Teen Parent Program.
PHOTOS: Salem’s Pride Parade and Block Party
Flags of all colors adorned State Street Saturday afternoon as Salem's LGBTQ+ community celebrated with the Pride Parade and Block Party.
COLUMN: How authorities coordinate evacuation during emergencies
Mark Wardell, the leader of West Salem’s Community Emergency Response Team, explains how evacuations work during disasters, and walks through a recent team deployment exercise.
Critically injured UGM worker shares love as Salem community prays for healing
A service on Thursday brought first responders, faith leaders and elected officials under one roof to pray for the survivors and witnesses of a mass stabbing at the Union Gospel Mission that sent 11 people to the hospital Sunday night.