Twilight for Salem-Keizer's welcome sign as repair costs mount
Good evening, Salem.
Fans of Boaty McBoatface have one week left to suggest name's for Salem's new electric street sweeper.
We wrote about the contest at the start of the week. The city wants you best puns and jokes to christen the new machine, which will be able to sweep alleys, bike lanes and other places too tight for the city's current fleet.
Saturday's forecast calls for fog, and Sunday for sun. It's the perfect combination for some spooky fall activities - you can see our guides to harvest festivals and this week's events below too.
Here's some of today's news. You can read all our latest coverage anytime on our website.
The Salem-Keizer “working together” sign at the cities’ border has been disfigured by car crashes repeatedly for almost two decades, costing Salem $72,000 in just the last three years. Officials…
Events in Salem this week include the start of Wavra Farms’ indoor winter market, free concerts at Willamette University and the return of Nightmare Factory by the Oregon School for…
Farms around Salem are open for the fall harvest season. If you're looking for a horse ride, a haunted house or just want to pick pumpkins, here's a guide to…
Thirty years after its founding, LifeSource Natural Foods has remained an independently owned grocery store in south Salem, despite consolidation in the industry and more competition from mainstream grocers.
NEWS TIP? Send your information or idea to [email protected]. If your topic requires confidentiality, contact Managing Editor Rachel Alexander: [email protected].
SUBMITTING AN OBITUARY – Our service is $100 with up to five photos and unlimited text. Read our suggestions for a meaningful story.
