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La comunidad inmigrante Latina de Salem encuentra resiliencia en medio de la incertidumbre sobre los cambios en las políticas de Trump
Los inmigrantes Latinos de Salem manifestaron diversos sentimientos mientras el presidente Donald Trump se prepara para lo que ha prometido que será la mayor deportación masiva en la historia de Estados Unidos.
Salem firefighters saw devastation, received local support while helping fight Palisades Fire
Salem firefighters recently returned from a two-week deployment in California to help fight the Palisades Fire, which burned over 23,000 acres.
Salem’s Latino immigrant community finds resilience amid uncertainty over Trump policy changes
Many Latino immigrants with a long history in Salem said they're not afraid of new policies aiming to step up immigration enforcement. Organizations serving immigrant families say they're focused on sharing reliable information and avoiding fearmongering abut raids.
Infinity Room to close in June, co-owners announce
In a Facebook post Sunday, the owners of Infinity Room, a venue for comedy and music in downtown Salem, announced it will close in June. Co-owners Emma Jonas, Chris Pelka and Stan Keightley Jr. said in the post that the closure comes as a result of increased financial strain and impacts to their personal lives.
COLUMN: What to know about Willamette Valley wild turkeys and bird flu
Columnist and bird expert Harry Fuller walks through common-sense avian flu precautions people can take, but reports people don't need to worry about roving turkey flocks.
What’s showing at Salem galleries, museums in February
Young artists from McKay High School and CTEC are among those featured in Salem galleries this month.
High egg prices hitting Salem restaurants, affecting menu items and staffing
Eggs at $7 a dozen are an extra challenge for breakfast restaurants that go through 200 dozen or more in a week.
COLUMN: Building a first-aid kit
Mark Wardell, the leader of West Salem’s Community Emergency Response Team, explains how to stock a first-aid kit to prepare for emergencies.
Explore DNA testing secrets, Dominican cuisine and more through Salem Reads
Community events throughout February will explore themes of identity, family and finances, diving deeper into the 2025 Salem Reads pick of “Why Didn’t You Tell Me?” by Carmen Rita Wong.