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PHOTOS: Honoring the late Sen. Peter Courtney, Oregon’s longest-serving lawmaker and advocate for Salem
Peter Courtney got his start in politics serving on the Salem City Council in the 1970s and quickly rose to become one of the most influential legislators in the state, serving as Senate President for 20 years.
Event highlights from Jan. 30–Feb. 5: Roller derby, live music, murderous comedy opens
Events in Salem this week include a roller derby bout, a Mexican dessert cooking class and the debut of the Pentacle Theatre’s production of “Arsenic and Old Lace.”
Salem woman’s expertise with corgis earns her a spot judging Westminster Dog Show
Marilyn Van Vleit has spent most of her life breeding, competing or judging corgis. Over a year ago, she was invited to be one of the judges at this year’s Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, the premier dog show in the U.S.
Federal pause on refugee admissions leaves some in Salem area waiting to see relatives
Three dozen refugees who had plane tickets booked to travel to Salem in early February will no longer be able to enter the U.S. after President Donald Trump on Monday issued an executive order pausing all refugee admissions.
Event highlights from Jan. 23-29: Highland Peace Walk, McNary musical, bachata class
Events in Salem this week include the first shows of “The Little Mermaid” at McNary High School, a 1990s rock cover band performance and a community walk through the Highland neighborhood to promote peace.
Hundreds gathered for MLK Day peace march in north Salem
The turnout was enormous for a Community Celebration and Peace March through the Grant neighborhood on Monday, where Salem residents honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and called for an end to violence in the city.
PHOTOS: Salem celebrates MLK’s legacy with peace walk
A crowd of several hundred people walked through north Salem's Grant neighborhood to promote peace on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
KeizerFEST returns to May in 2025
After several years in August, hotter temperatures and scheduling conflicts prompted organizers to move back to a May KeizerFEST.
PHOTOS: Hundreds march at Oregon Capitol ahead of Trump inauguration
Salem and Oregon residents joined the national People's March to protest the incoming Trump administration and affirm show for immigrants, abortion rights and other causes on Saturday.