Fire officials are investigating the cause of the Vitae Springs Fire, honing in on a field mowing operation underway on Friday, Sept. 9.
COMMUNITY
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.
UPDATED: Vitae Springs fire contained, mop up in progress, evacuations remain in place
UPDATE 2 p.m. Saturday – That shelter opened at Judson Middle School? Home overnight to 13 people and an assortment of animals, including a lizard. According to Marion County Emergency Management, 12 dogs, seven cats, 10 rabbits, and one lizard were helped at the school. At the fairgrounds, emergency shelter[Read More…]
BREAKING: Brush fire forcing evacuations in south Salem as crews surround the blaze
A major brush fire has erupted in south Salem, forcing evacuations as more than 50 pieces of fire equipment respond on Friday, Sept. 9.
Catch a new wildfire documentary at Salem Cinema starting Friday
“Elemental,” a film by Portland director Trip Jennings, premieres at 7 p.m. with a Q&A. Showings continue over the next week.
UPDATED: With fire risk high, power shut off in parts of Santiam Canyon, Scotts Mills, Silver Falls
Power is out for thousands in rural Marion County as local utilities and agencies contend with a hot, dry forecast and high winds that have led to fire warnings across the state.
A celebration of healing comes to Riverfront Park Friday
The Hands Across the Bridge celebration Friday encourages Salemites to celebrate those who have recovered from addiction and mental illness.
Popular E.Z. Orchards doughnuts will be back after outpouring of support
After a car crashed into the Salem farmstand Monday morning, fans and neighboring farms have reached out offering to help.
COLUMN: Avian flu could threaten Oregon birds through winter
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.
