Tired of waiting for the legislature to act, Chad Ludwig founded Bridges Oregon to provide direct services to deaf and hard of hearing Oregonians. He recently received a MAPS Community Award for his work growing the organization.
COMMUNITY
Free help with jobs, medical care, legal needs for veterans
On Wednesday, Salem-area veterans and service members can get haircuts, dental care, counseling referrals and more from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Salem YMCA.
PHOTOS: Horses, tractors compete at Sublimity Harvest Festival
The festival, which began in 1973 as a friendly competition between local farmers, now includes ATV, tractor and horse pulls with competitors from around the west.
Valiant the Sandwich chef serves up sass and snacks from new Court Street location
The move to a larger restaurant gives Salemites more lunchtime choices in the heart of downtown.
PHOTOS: Cornhole, and a bit of Wonderland, at the Capitol
A cornhole tournament and Alice in Wonderland cosplay spectacular both graced Salem this weekend.
PHOTOS: Salem grieves, remembers loved ones at Reflections on the River
Thousands of luminaria lit up the park as Salemites remembered departed loved ones in the annual event.
LISTEN IN: What’s behind the move to recall Salem-Keizer school board members
Managing Editor Rachel Alexander provides the background of a parent’s move to recall three directors from the Salem-Keizer School District, a move bringing into focus the political controversies now embroiling schools.
Field mowing suspected as trigger for Vitae Springs Fire, officials say
Fire officials are investigating the cause of the Vitae Springs Fire, honing in on a field mowing operation underway on Friday, Sept. 9.
Take a look inside the almost-finished YMCA
A years-long fundraising campaign and long-delayed construction has finally paid off as the downtown Salem YMCA, which includes a pool and preschool classes, is slated to open toward the end of the month.
UPDATE: Evacuation order lifted, residents can return to south Salem homes as fire smolders
City officials say 60 private firefighters are expected on the lines of the Vitae Springs Fire on Sunday to help track down and extinguish hot spots. The evacuation order was lifted at noon Sunday.