There's no school today in the Salem-Keizer School District, and the Salem Public Library, Center 50+ and other in-person city services are closed.
We'll keep a close eye on the forecast as temperatures are expected to warm and ice begin melting out later today.
Thanks to the dozens of you who submitted photos of fun in the snow Thursday. A few of our favorites are below, and you can see a gallery of them, along with images from our photographers, here.
People playing and making snow angels at Woodmansee Park in south Salem on Thursday, Feb. 13. (Courtesy/Dawn Banks)
An igloo constructed in northeast Salem. (Courtesy/Laura Hofer)
A hummingbird lands on a feeder amid a snow storm in West Salem Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025. (Ron Cooper/Salem Reporter)
Here's some of today's news. Read all our latest coverage anytime on our website.
The city of Salem released a timeline and explanation of events leading up to City Manager Keith Stahley’s abrupt departure. According to the statement, City Council President Linda Nishioka asked…
Events in Salem this week include a local band performing love songs for Valentine’s Day, the chance to meet and learn about dinosaurs and an herbal remedy workshop.
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