A “dangerously persistent heat wave” will continue to put Salem residents at risk in the coming days as temperatures are forecast to climb above 100 through Tuesday. And there won’t be much relief at night with temperatures dropping to the mid-60s only for a brief period before sunrise. Salem didn’t[Read More…]
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Volunteers breathe life into rural farmstead sharing three generations of Polk County history
Volunteers at the Brunk Farmstead have spent months meandering their way through a historical treasure hunt. Christy Short, the new head docent of the museum just outside West Salem, has lined up some of her favorite finds on the mantle of the kitchen’s fireplace. She picked up a cylindrical container,[Read More…]
Where to cool off as Salem braces for a heat wave
Triple digit temperatures are expected all weekend. Several locations in and around Salem are open for cooling during the peak of the heat.
Volunteers to paint new Grant neighborhood street murals over Fourth of July weekend
The Grant Neighborhood Association will be the first in the city to paint multiple street murals since the 2022 launch of Salem’s program.
PHOTOS: Dragon boats take to the river at World Beat
More than 600 dragon boat racers made a splash at the World Beat Festival over the weekend, with community teams raising thousands for local charities.
What to do if you lose, or find, a stray pet in Salem this holiday weekend
Loud fireworks on the Fourth of July means it’s typically Marion County Dog Services’ busiest week of the year. Here are pet safety resources and lost and found forums in the Salem area.
PHOTOS: Tibetan monks visit Salem on peace, healing tour
Buddhist monks from Gaden Shartse Monastic University presented a “Ceremony of Light” Thursday at Unity of Salem.
La Familia Cider Co. named Manufacturer of the Year for its inventive ciders
The family-run company, operating since 2017, recently expanded its hard cider operations into Portland.
Gardens, alleys and Salem streets fill with songs for Make Music Day
Performances for the annual June 21 celebration of music kicked off across Salem Friday morning with rock ‘n’ roll, ukulele and visitors who traveled to enjoy the scene.
Salem punks expand from yearly music festival into “epic” outreach service for homeless youth
Salem nonprofit Punx With Purpose, known for its annual Punx in the Park festival, has gone mobile. At monthly pop-up events, teens and young adults can get clothes, connect with housing and build community.
