Data center pause, fall fun, and a junkyard blaze

Weather

Today in Salem: overcast. (H 72°F / L 56°F)

Local Headlines

City Council Pumps the Brakes on Data Centers

Salem city councilors approved a moratorium on new data centers as the city takes time to study their impact. The pause gives officials breathing room to craft policies around these massive energy users before more proposals land on their desks.

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Massive Fire Tears Through Northeast Salem Wrecking Yard

Investigators are piecing together what sparked a blaze that engulfed 47 vehicles at a local junkyard. The fire kept crews busy but thankfully no injuries were reported from the smoky scene.

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Keizer Man Arrested for Hallman Elementary Arson

A Keizer resident faces arson charges after a two-alarm fire forced the closure of Hallman Elementary School in northeast Salem. Police made the arrest as investigators worked to determine what sparked the blaze at the school.

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Free Fall Fun Awaits at Yesteryear Farm

Pack up the family for a budget-friendly autumn outing at Yesteryear Farm in nearby Wilsonville. Admission is completely free, making it an easy addition to your fall bucket list.

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Grand Theatre Managers Exit Amid Financial Turmoil

The managers of Salem's Grand Theatre are pursuing bankruptcy after multiple performers reported missed payments. The departure leaves questions about the future of the historic venue.

Around Town

What's Brewing Around Town

Fall is officially here and the Willamette Valley knows how to celebrate. While Yesteryear Farm in Wilsonville rolls out the free admission welcome mat for pumpkin season, Salem's event calendar keeps filling up. And if you need a reason to explore, the city just hit pause on data center development—giving everyone time to imagine what kind of growth we want to see in our neighborhoods.