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PHOTOS: Viva Salem celebrates Hispanic heritage with dance
Salem's second annual festival celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month drew a crowd to Riverfront Park Saturday.
Local League of Women Voters is one constant as candidates, voters face increased polarization
While political polarization has increased among voters, Marion and Polk County’s League of Women Voters is a steadfast source of information on voter rights, ballot measures and local candidates for the community. This election cycle, the league is engaging with groups often left out of political conversations, like unhoused and senior voters.
Events calendar: what to do in Salem for October 2024
Haunted houses, the Westminster Festival of Fine Art and lots of horror-themed markets, movies and more are coming to venues around Salem in October.
COLUMN: Get ready for an earthquake with the Great Oregon ShakeOut
Mark Wardell, the leader of West Salem's Community Emergency Response Team, walks through upcoming preparedness events and food planning for emergencies.
South senior raises thousands to support arts education
Kaylee Schulte ran a booth at the Salem Art Fair selling donated paintings to raise over $2,500 for arts programs for kids. Salem’s public elementary schools don’t offer art classes.
Salem events from Sept. 26-Oct. 2: Viva Salem, Gilbert House adventure
Events in Salem this week include a storybook adventure fundraiser at the Gilbert House Children’s Museum, a final round of the West Coast’s car stereo competition and Viva Salem’s lineup of Hispanic cultural performances.
Viva Salem is back at Riverfront Park on Saturday
A grand celebration of Latin American culture will fill Riverfront Park during Hispanic Heritage Month in Salem.
COLUMN: Tips for saving money on Medicare
Jim Sellers, former Oregon journalist and state agency employee, writes a regular column to help thousands in Salem deal with the confusing world of Medicare and federal benefits. He's available to answer your questions.
Taste the latest from Salem’s food entrepreneurs at Friday market
Ola Elkanah’s packaged African spices and meals make it easy to bring West African staples to life at home. Her business, Flourish Spices, is one of 20 participating in an evening market at Chemeketa Community College to show off Oregon food entrepreneurs.