Oct 29, 2026
Last Saturday Market, Halloween fun & school showdown
Grab your costume and head downtown! Salem's final Saturday Market of the season coincides with Halloween festivities including a horror movie maratho…
Oct 28, 2026
Last Saturday Market, Halloween chess, and housing updates
Halloween weekend brings the final Salem Saturday Market of 2026, along with Halloween-themed chess at the library and horror movie screenings. It's y…
Oct 27, 2026
Halloween fun, market fire arrest & Forest Service news
A Salem man has been arrested for the fire that damaged Oregon's oldest farmers market, causing $167,000 in damage. The beloved community gathering sp…
Oct 26, 2026
Fire at Salem Public Market, Halloween fun, and new art director
A Salem man has been arrested in connection with the fire that damaged Oregon's oldest farmers market. The blaze caused $167,000 in damage and tempora…
Oct 25, 2026
Fire at Salem Public Market, Halloween fun & new art director
A Salem man has been arrested in connection with the suspicious fire that caused $167,000 in damage to the historic Salem Public Market. The two-alarm…
Oct 24, 2026
Halloween fun, Public Market fire, and a circus in town
A Salem man has been arrested for the suspicious fire that damaged Oregon's oldest farmers market, causing $167,000 in damage. The historic Public Mar…
Oct 23, 2026
Fire hits historic market, Halloween candy awaits 🎃
A two-alarm blaze caused $167,000 in damage to our historic Salem Public Market this week. The beloved farmers market, which has served the community …
Oct 22, 2026
School closures, ballot drama, and your weekend plans
The district says there's no time to wait on its recommendation to close six schools, with a decision coming soon. Parents and staff are bracing for w…
Oct 21, 2026
Flag football takes off, plus circus thrills & Hot Wheels
Looking for things to do? A circus is rolling into town, the Nightmare Factory is ready to terrify, and there's a Hot Wheels show for collectors and k…
Oct 20, 2026
School closures, a stunning museum, and new life for local acts
The school board will hold a lengthy discussion on potential school closures at Tuesday's meeting, with public comment on the agenda. This is a signif…
Oct 19, 2026
Drones, Grand Theatre changes & a stunning museum
A Salem museum that nearly faced demolition still showcases stunning stained glass that's drawing attention from locals and visitors alike. The histor…
Oct 18, 2026
Schools, shows, and the forest service—your Salem update
Community members turned out in force at Tuesday's school board meeting with unified opposition to proposed school closures. Parents, teachers, and st…
Oct 17, 2026
School closures, delivery drones, and a very good dog
The school board meeting saw a wave of unified opposition from parents, teachers, and staff speaking out against the district's closure plans. Age, bu…
Oct 16, 2026
Drones, Drive-ins, and School Closure Showdown
City councilors voted unanimously to explore regulations for delivery drones as the technology inches closer to Salem skies. The move puts Salem ahead…
Oct 15, 2026
School closures, weekend fun, and a furry hospital helper
The Salem-Keizer School Board meeting saw unified opposition to proposals that would close six elementary schools. Parents, teachers, and staff packed…
Oct 14, 2026
Your Salem week: Spooky fun, school closures, and therapy paws
Looking for thrills this week? The Oregon State Fair's Scare event returns, rodeo championships roll into town, and the cult classic Rocky Horror Pict…
Oct 13, 2026
Keizer celebrates cultures, school closures loom
The Keizer Cultures Celebration is bringing performances, food, and educational experiences to showcase the valley's diverse community. It's a perfect…
Oct 12, 2026
Schools, playgrounds, and a tense week in Salem
The district announced plans to shutter six elementary schools amid declining enrollment and budget pressures. Parents are grappling with the emotiona…
Oct 11, 2026
Schools, playgrounds, and a community gathering
The school district has proposed closing six elementary schools due to declining enrollment and budget challenges. The closures would also involve bou…
Oct 10, 2026
Schools, playgrounds, and what's happening around Salem
The district has unveiled a proposal to close six elementary schools as part of boundary changes aimed at addressing enrollment shifts and budget chal…
Oct 9, 2026
Blair Witch screenings, nurse training, and your weekend plans
This week brings a spooky outdoor screening of 'Blair Witch Project,' the Great Willamette Cleanup for those who like their volunteer work riverside, …
Oct 8, 2026
Your weekend plans: Blair Witch, river cleanup & koto music
Get ready for a classic fright with 'Blair Witch Project' screenings, roll up your sleeves for the Great Willamette Cleanup, or try something complete…
Oct 7, 2026
Blair Witch, Koto workshops, and good news from Sumpter
Catch a screening of 'The Blair Witch Project,' roll up your sleeves for the Great Willamette Cleanup, or learn the ancient art of Japanese Koto at a …
Oct 6, 2026
Schools shine, parking changes, and what's new in Salem
While Salem schools district-wide continues working to recover from pandemic learning loss, Sumpter Elementary is celebrating its best reading scores …
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