Salem, Oregon News
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…]
Uncategorized Two F-15 Eagles from the 142nd Fighter Wing of the Oregon Air National Guard soar above the Capitol on Friday, May 8, to honor Salem health care workers and first responders. (Ron Cooper/Salem Reporter) The perfect blue sky made for a dramatic backing for two F-15 Eagles that flew across[Read More…]
The 2020 edition of the Oregon State Fair has been canceled. (Oregon State Fair photo) SALEM – There will be no Oregon State Fair this year, another victim of the coronavirus. The fair, a major end-of-summer event in Salem for exhibitors and visitors from across the state, was scheduled for[Read More…]
Uncategorized The playground is closed at Wallace Marine Park in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. (Saphara Harrell/Salem Reporter) State officials on Thursday released new guidance for steps needs to ensure the coronavirus outbreak doesn’t get out of control while reducing restrictions. Gov. Kate Brown and the Oregon Health[Read More…]
The loneliness of being homeless in Salem is accentuated by Gov. Kate Brown’s “stay home” order, which has emptied the city of many people. Salem faith leaders are discussing how to address local inequality. (Diane Beals/Salem Reporter) A small group of Salem faith leaders is searching for answers to challenging[Read More…]
Uncategorized Erin Rhoten joined in a birthday party parade Friday to celebrate Merlie Reeves’ 90th birthday on Friday, May 1. (Ron Cooper/Salem Reporter) Merlie Reeves’ calls out to friends and relatives driving by her Salem home on Friday, May 1, to celebrate her 90th birthday. (Ron Cooper/Salem Reporter) Christie O’Brien tugs[Read More…]
Demonstrators gathered at the Capitol during a rally in support of reopening Oregon and relaxing social distancing measures on Saturday, May 2. (Amanda Standing in front of nurses supporting Oregon’s restrictions, a man pushes for the safe reopening of Oregon during a rally on Saturday, May 2. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter)[Read More…]
Uncategorized Demonstrators gathered at the Capitol during a rally in support of reopening Oregon and relaxing social distancing measures on Saturday, May 2. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Hundreds of Oregonians gathered at the Capitol Saturday to protest restrictions intended to slow the spread of the coronavirus. The Oregon rally was the latest[Read More…]
Merlie Reeves calls out to friends and relatives driving by her Salem home on Friday, May 1, to celebrate her 90th birthday. (Ron Cooper/Salem Reporter) With his car lights flashing red and blue, Salem Police Chief Jerry Moore joined a parade of vehicles Friday going by the home of friend[Read More…]
