The past few weeks of news have been busy, both in Salem and across the U.S.
Heading into the weekend, we're bringing you a little break. Reporter Joe Siess talked to Ben Xavier, the wizard who has kept Salem's Chuck E. Cheese arcade games running for decades.
We're always interested in telling the stories of unique people who make Salem what it is or shine light on important issues.
Reporter Madeleine Moore did so this week with her Profiles in Recovery series, chronicling three community members' journeys to sobriety. You can read the series here.
Have ideas for other unique Salemites we should talk to? Send your suggestions to Managing Editor Rachel Alexander at [email protected].
Here's some of today's news. Catch all of our reports anytime on our website.
The Kroc Center celebrated its 15 year anniversary at a Friday lunch with dozens of local government and organization leaders. The event also recognized one of the center’s newer efforts…
Events in Salem this week include Chemawa School’s 145th birthday powwow, a fundraiser at Santiam Brewing Co. with dogs, a Highland neighborhood peace walk and a high school honors concert.
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