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UPDATE: Salem protesters join in national demonstrations opposing Trump, Musk actions
Streets near the Capitol were lined with protesters Saturday, April 5, in an orchestrated nationwide demonstration against President Donald Trump and businessman Elon Musk. Similar "Hands Off" demonstrations took place in cities across Oregon and the country.
Salem poets to hold Indigenous storytelling workshop, reading this weekend
The Mid-Valley Poetry Society is hosting two weekend events with Indigenous poets to celebrate National Poetry Month.
Slow Art Day invites Salem gallery visitors to take extra time with pieces
On Saturday, visitors to the Salem Public Library, Salem Art Association and Salem on the Edge will be asked to consider a single piece of art for 10 minutes. The event, called Slow Art Day, is part of an international event encouraging people to take some time to themselves to connect with works.
What’s showing at Salem galleries, museums in April
Exhibitions in Salem this month will celebrate spring blooms, share local fashion history and showcase work by young artists. Free events include Slow Art Day, lectures on art history and downtown’s Salem Art Walk on Friday.
Head Start staff walk through Salem parks to recognize Child Abuse Awareness Month
Employees of the Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency’s Head Start programs took a loop Tuesday morning through Riverfront and Wallace Marine parks to spread awareness about child abuse and neglect.
What to do in Salem from April 3-9: Comic art expo, Qingming, planetarium show
Events in Salem this week include a new planetarium show focused on telescopes, live hardcore and hip-hop shows, and the biggest celebration of comics in the region.
COLUMN: Keep feeders clean so birds stay healthy
Columnist and bird expert Harry Fuller explains why and how to keep bird feeders clean so disease doesn't spread.
City invites public feedback for initial design of upgraded Riverfront Park playground
The city of Salem is inviting the public to learn about its plan to update Riverfront Park’s playground and give feedback on how to make it more accessible for children at an April 12 open house. The upgraded playground is set to be done in 2026, thanks in part to a large state grant the city received last year.
Salem students win regional STEM competition with creative dementia tracking device
A team of second and fourth graders from Heritage School are headed to a national competition with their concept for a patch that can send health information for people with dementia to their caregivers.