Tag SALEM COMMUNITY
Locals lend a hand by cooking lasagnas for neighbors in need
Salem chefs are joining an international movement to bring a warm meal to anyone who asks for help - and they're looking for more volunteers.
Squirrel causes large power outage in east Salem Tuesday
The brief outage affected nearly 2,000 customers.
Salem man faces manslaughter charges after fatal head-on crash Thursday
Hugo Hernandez Rojas, 33, of Salem, is accused of driving under the influence.
Westminster Festival of Fine Art highlights local artists with demonstrations, galleries
The festival, which runs Friday through Sunday, features a variety of art styles: paintings, carvings, weaving, drawing, fabric dying, stained glass, and more.
Halloween costume swap Saturday promotes sharing, reducing waste
The event is meant to offset the waste created by Halloween costumes, and share with the community.
What’s behind Salem’s unusually summery October
A lack of rainfall is helping high temperatures persist, and Salem may break a record for October days with a high more than 80 degrees.
Oregon advocates call Biden’s marijuana pardon long overdue, significant
The pardon for marijuana possession announced last week signals a change in drug policy reform for local advocates.
Salem Folklore Community steps back on the scene with community dances
The dances offer people a chance to learn new steps, meet new people, and connect with timeless music.
Salem grassroots group invites community to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day
The event on Monday is free to attend and will include speakers, dance, and other performances for the community.