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Dangerous heat forecast to continue as governor declares emergency
A “dangerously persistent heat wave” will continue to put Salem residents at risk in the coming days as temperatures are forecast to climb above 100 through Tuesday. And there won’t be much relief at night with temperatures dropping to the mid-60s only for a brief…
Your guide to the 2024 Marion County Fair
From July 11-14, the Marion County Fair returns to the state fairgrounds. Catch a llama obstacle course contest, roving performers on stilts or enter a cheesecake in competition.
Volunteers breathe life into rural farmstead sharing three generations of Polk County history
Volunteers at the Brunk Farmstead have spent months meandering their way through a historical treasure hunt. Christy Short, the new head docent of the museum just outside West Salem, has lined up some of her favorite finds on the mantle of the kitchen’s fireplace. She…
Where to cool off as Salem braces for a heat wave
Triple digit temperatures are expected all weekend. Several locations in and around Salem are open for cooling during the peak of the heat.
Salem events from July 4-10: Fireworks, hot dog eating contest, car building for kids
Kids can catch a free OMSI workshops at the library, and several music and comedy shows are coming to venues around Salem.
COLUMN: The bravest people I know
Columnist Lynelle Wilcox, who runs the SafeSleep United shelter in Salem, shares a story of finding housing and the challenges that come with it.
Volunteers to paint new Grant neighborhood street murals over Fourth of July weekend
The Grant Neighborhood Association will be the first in the city to paint multiple street murals since the 2022 launch of Salem’s program.
PHOTOS: Dragon boats take to the river at World Beat
More than 600 dragon boat racers made a splash at the World Beat Festival over the weekend, with community teams raising thousands for local charities.
What to do if you lose, or find, a stray pet in Salem this holiday weekend
Loud fireworks on the Fourth of July means it’s typically Marion County Dog Services’ busiest week of the year. Here are pet safety resources and lost and found forums in the Salem area.