Category COMMUNITY
City Club invites Salemites to mull election results at Friday talk
Ed Dover, a political scientist and professor of 30 years at Western Oregon University, will give a talk on local, state and national elections at the Willamette Heritage Center's Day House.
Loved ones remember “The Potato Lady” of Salem
Lisa Letney, an outspoken advocate for people who are homeless in Salem, died on Nov. 7 leaving behind a legacy of leading with empathy.
Oregon Humane Society to stop accepting stray cats in Marion County
The animal rescue said it’s been unable to reach an agreement with Marion County allowing it to assume responsibility for stray animals, something county officials say isn’t needed to continue the work.
Local mentor honored for decades of service to Salem youth
John “Cheeseburger” Witherspoon was recognized by the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce Monday for his volunteer work with children, where he has been a coach, mentor and father figure to tens of thousands of students.
PHOTOS: Salem runners dazzle in evening wear at Fanciest 5k
The annual run is a benefit for Safety Compass, which provides counseling and services to sex trafficking survivors.
Quilters honor Salem veterans at Friday ceremony
“Anybody that’s had a good quilt from a grandma knows how comfortable and warm and calming a quilt can be,” said organizer Mary Williams. “That just says to me: love.”
Salem folk band encourages social and political action through song
Kristen Grainger & True North will be featured on a new national compilation album called "Hope Rises II" which highlights songs about social justice issues.
Public works employee, expert in street chemistry, deals in the strange and stinky
“I have a big nose, so I think I was put on this earth to filter the air and find smells for folks,” says Bill Fear. The longtime city employee was recently recognized for helping a homeowner with a litany of repairs during a heat wave this summer.
Peter Courtney Minto Island Bridge and section of trail to temporarily close for restoration
The two-day closure begins Nov. 16.