Category Community
Friends of Felines rehomes cat number 20,000
Tasmyn Petlansky was pretty sure the kitten she chose at Friends of Felines was special, but she didn’t know how special until she filled out the adoption paperwork. That’s when the staff told her little Gracie was No. 20,000 in long line of cats and…
KeizerFEST: Get ready for Keizer’s big parade May 17
The Bloomin' Iris KeizerFEST Parade hits the route at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 17, marking a tradition that began 75 years ago.
What to do in Salem from May 15-21: Community awards, art market, veterans summit
Events in Salem this week include a summit on veterans and mental health, a weekend-long local art market downtown and the continuing run of “The Glass Menagerie” at the Pentacle Theatre.
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS: What’s happening across Salem in May
Students got involved in tree planting events at Yoshikai and Englewood parks, and upcoming neighborhood events include a coordinated citywide garage sale June 7.
Marion Berries baseball delays inaugural home season game 3 weeks
Construction delays have pushed back the first home game for Salem’s new summer collegiate baseball team to June 23, but the Marion Berries will still play over 30 games at Willamette University’s baseball field bordering Bush’s Pasture Park.
Keizer wants to hear from you as it considers boost in local fees
Keizer officials are considering raising monthly fees residents and businesses pay for parks and police as costs outpace tax collections.
A guide to Salem’s 2025 summer events
Here are the major community events coming to Salem this summer, from Make Music Day to Hoopla and the Englewood Forest Festival.
Obituary: Richard Allen Reece
OBITUARY: From percussion to politics, Richard Allen Reece seemingly could talk about any subject. The Sprague High School graduate died April 23, 2025.
A behind-the-scenes look at Salem’s 911 dispatch center
Salem Reporter recently spent two hours at Salem’s 911 dispatch center, known as the Willamette Valley Communications Center, and sat alongside a 911 call taker and police and fire dispatchers as they worked.