Kaylee Schulte ran a booth at the Salem Art Fair selling donated paintings to raise over $2,500 for arts programs for kids. Salem’s public elementary schools don’t offer art classes.
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The problems and promise of downtown Salem
Many downtown businesses report fewer people coming into their stores as a Covid push to support small businesses fades and inflation hits people hard. But downtown remains flush with new developments and businesses eager to invest and expand.
Suspect votes didn’t affect election results, state officials say
Nine Oregon residents who were not U.S. citizens voted following an error in the DMV’s automatic registration process, but none cast deciding ballots in local elections.
State leaders send forestry department extra $47.5 million to cover mounting wildfire costs
Spending on wildfires this year has topped $250 million, with experts saying Oregon’s fire season will wrap up in mid-October.
What Salem is doing to fight homelessness
A city town hall on Tuesday discussed the reasons people can become homeless and highlighted ongoing efforts by local organizations to shelter people.
UPDATE: Fire near North Salem HS leaves 6 people displaced
A house fire on Northeast Garnet Street was quickly brought under control Wednesday morning. No injuries were reported, Salem Fire officials said.
Salem events from Sept. 26-Oct. 2: Viva Salem, Gilbert House adventure
Events in Salem this week include a storybook adventure fundraiser at the Gilbert House Children’s Museum, a final round of the West Coast’s car stereo competition and Viva Salem’s lineup of Hispanic cultural performances.
Viva Salem is back at Riverfront Park on Saturday
A grand celebration of Latin American culture will fill Riverfront Park during Hispanic Heritage Month in Salem.
Teen gets probation for shooting death of Salem cat
A teenager accused of fatally shooting a cat with a pellet gun in a southeast Salem neighborhood in May admitted to first-degree aggravated animal abuse in Marion County Juvenile Court. The boy, 17, could be on probation for up to five years.
New leader brings passion, experience to Willamette Valley Visitors Association
Tori Middelstadt wants to help the Willamette Valley attract visitors for wine, sports and the outdoors, while benefitting the people who live here.
