Western University of Health Sciences Lebanon Oregon

The Latest Stories For You From Salem Reporter

Salem Reporter logo

Good morning, Salem.

Halloween is just around the corner, and we could use your help getting the word out about spooky events in Salem.

Western University of Health Sciences Lebanon Oregon

Know of any Halloween happenings or other fall events slated for the coming weeks?

If so, please send them our way. There’s a good chance you’ll see them in our weekend events previews or a roundup we’re preparing of where to celebrate Halloween in Salem.

Send your suggestions to our managing editor, Rachel Alexander, at [email protected].

CORRECTION: Wednesday’s newsletter incorrectly listed the name of Jo Dodge, who will be directing the Pentacle Theatre’s production of “Brighton Beach Memoirs.” Salem Reporter apologizes for the error.

You can always find our latest reports anytime of day or night on our website.

Clowns, jumpscares return for 36th year of Nightmare Factory at Oregon School for the Deaf
Oregon School for the Deaf’s “Nightmare Factory” haunted house returns, bringing scares and building community connections. The endeavor funds school improvements and student trips, including a visit to Knott’s Scary…
Clowns, jumpscares return for 36th year of Nightmare Factory at Oregon School for the Deaf
Oregon School for the Deaf’s “Nightmare Factory” haunted house returns, bringing scares and building community connections. The endeavor funds school improvements and student trips, including a visit to Knott’s Scary…
COLUMN: Feathered migrants travel Ankeny
A bird tracking tower installed last year at Ankeny National Wildlife Refuge has tracked birds’ journeys through Salem from as far away as Guatemala and British Columbia.
COLUMN: Feathered migrants travel Ankeny
A bird tracking tower installed last year at Ankeny National Wildlife Refuge has tracked birds’ journeys through Salem from as far away as Guatemala and British Columbia.
UPDATE: Marion County commissioners extend mental health screenings at Salem Hospital
Commissioners on Wednesday unanimously approved adding $100,000 to a contract with Salem Health for Marion County’s Psychiatric Crisis Center to continue providing 24/7 mental health screening services at the hospital’s…
UPDATE: Marion County commissioners extend mental health screenings at Salem Hospital
Commissioners on Wednesday unanimously approved adding $100,000 to a contract with Salem Health for Marion County’s Psychiatric Crisis Center to continue providing 24/7 mental health screening services at the hospital’s…
Here’s how Salem officials calculated how much tax they’d raise from workers
Voters will decide in November whether the city of Salem can implement a tax to keep police, fire, libraries and homeless services running. City projections show the tax would bring…
Here’s how Salem officials calculated how much tax they’d raise from workers
Voters will decide in November whether the city of Salem can implement a tax to keep police, fire, libraries and homeless services running. City projections show the tax would bring…

ATTEND THE TOWN HALL

A Town Hall open and free to the public will explore issues around Salem’s new wage tax. Salem Reporter is hosting the event Wednesday, Oct. 11, at the Elsinore Theatre at 6 p.m. Voters will get a chance to decide whether the tax stays in November. 

Hear from supporters and opponents, get facts about city spending. Salem Reporter journalists will question panelists. 

GET YOUR FREE TICKETS HERE

Salem Reporter’s principles

Professionalism: We can get better, and we will. We will always – always – work to sharpen our journalistic skills. We will become better interviewers, data analysts and writers. Our professionals are intent on getting as good as they can, not for awards but to better serve your needs. Read all of our principles.

Read all of our principles.

Using our obituary service

Subscribe to add our evening newsletter

Reach out: Story tip or question?

Email: [email protected]

Create a free account, or log in.

Gain access to read this article, plus limited free content.

Yes! I would like to receive new content and updates.