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Uncategorized Gov. Kate Brown in her Portland office (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Freedom from state restrictions proved fleeting as the Oregon Supreme Court on Monday night left intact pandemic-related orders by Gov. Kate Brown. For now, Brown’s limits on business and her “stay home” requirements remain in place across Oregon even as[Read More…]
More than 400 people attended the All-Church Worship Service at the Capitol on Sunday, May 17. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) An outdoor worship service on the steps of the Capitol on Sunday, May 17, drew about 400 people. The event was hosted by Salem House of Prayer, radio station KSLM, and[Read More…]
A fire destroyed two key buildings at the state fairgrounds in 1967. (Oregon State Fair Archives photo) A fire destroyed two key buildings at the state fairgrounds in 1967. (Oregon State Fair Archives photo) Gov. Tom McCall gets a briefing as a fire destroyed two key buildings at the state[Read More…]
The Oregon State Fair draws several hundred thousand visitors each year and this drone view in 2019 shows the colorful mix of rides and booths. Salem’s economy will lose millions from the cancellation of the 2020 fair. (Oregon State Fair Council photo) There will be no home brew or wine[Read More…]
Brittney Shoemaker, an administrative assistant at the Avamere Court at Keizer assisted living facility, carries a bundle of irises to give to residents on May 15, 2020. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Senior citizens in Keizer got a taste of the city’s annual festival on Friday, as volunteers delivered irises to six[Read More…]
Playgrounds around Salem are off limits because of the pandemic, meaning children are more housebound than normal. Local nonprofits are struggling to keep up with the need to help while fundraising is limited. (Salem Reporter/file) Salem’s Center for Hope and Safety serves victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and[Read More…]
Handyman Jason Beals runs new computer cable at Cheers, a sports bar at 3404 Commercial St. S.E. in Salem as the business prepares on Thursday, May 14, to meet new requirements for video poker operations. Salem-area restaurants and bars remain on hold for providing sit-down service for at least another[Read More…]
Uncategorized Michele Vanderyacht donates blood at each of Epic Fitness’ blood drives. (Courtesy/ Michele Vanderyacht) Michele Vanderyacht was preparing for Epic Fitness’ 27th blood drive when the coronavirus pandemic hit. With the gym closed on March 21, Vanderyacht was unsure the planned event, set for Friday, May 15 from 1 p.m.[Read More…]
Uncategorized Salem musicians Dan Wetzel and Kristen Grainger, unable to perform at indoor venues due to COVID-19 restrictions, invited friends and neighbors to a free outdoor Mother’s Day concert on May 10. The performance was in Fairmount Park on South Rural Avenue, where there was plenty of room for social distancing[Read More…]
Family Building Blocks of Salem is continuing to provide help to area families during the pandemic. The nonprofit urges those who want to find out what help is available to call 971-301-1003. (Submitted photo) Family Building Blocks live by the mission to “Keep Children Safe and Families Together.” The nonprofit[Read More…]
