An updated plan for Fairview Park, photos from local cooking competition
Good evening, Salem.
For people who don’t often pass by the Oregon State Capitol, there is a way to check on the cherry blossoms from home.
The state parks department started a YouTube livestream of the cherry trees Monday, March 17, which is ongoing throughout the day and night. The trees still are not in full bloom but have plenty of pink color.
Photographer Laura Tesler captured the cherry trees at last weekend’s Cherry Blossom Day at the Capitol, which celebrated Japanese culture and the nearing start of spring, which is tomorrow, March 20.
The fantasy musical “Big Fish” will premier at the Pentacle Theatre on Friday, March 21. The story follows a salesman who has lived a life full of epic adventures and…
A single sentence change in House Bill 3666 ensures certificates awarded to utilities for wildfire prevention plans are not used to determine their legal liability in a wildfire.
Events in Salem this week include a plant sale at Deepwood Museum and Gardens, a comedy show about teachers and a week-long activity for Salem students on spring break.
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