Fire closes Hallman Elementary & forge your own knife

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Local Headlines

2-Alarm Fire Shuts Down Hallman Elementary

A two-alarm fire has closed Hallman Elementary in northeast Salem. The incident forced the school to temporarily halt operations as firefighters responded to the scene.

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Skip Pottery—Forge Your Own Knife Instead

An Oregon blacksmith is offering hands-on classes where you can hammer out your very own custom knife. It's a unique twist on the usual craft class experience for locals looking to try something new.

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Salem's Steeple Birds Make National Headlines

Salem has caught national attention for an unusual phenomenon: massive bird flocking around a local church steeple. The quirky story is putting our town on the map in unexpected ways.

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September Events Happening Across Salem

From neighborhood gatherings to community celebrations, there's plenty happening across Salem this month. Check out what's on the calendar in your part of town.

Around Town

Around Town

September is shaping up to be quite the month in Salem. While firefighters responded to Hallman Elementary this week, neighbors are also buzzing about our famous steeple birds making national news—yes, we're known for our bird flocks now! If you're looking for weekend plans, skip the usual pottery class and try forging an actual knife with a local Oregon blacksmith. Check out neighborhood calendars for even more happenings across town this month.