Schools, playgrounds, and a community gathering

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Local Headlines

Six Salem-Keizer Elementary Schools on Closure List

The school district has proposed closing six elementary schools due to declining enrollment and budget challenges. The closures would also involve boundary changes affecting families across the district. Community members will have opportunities to weigh in on the proposal.

Local Headlines

Riverfront Park Playground Finally Opens Its Gates

After months of delays, the new playground at Riverfront Park welcomed excited crowds of kids this week. While the main play area is now open, some additional work still remains to be completed on the project.

Local Headlines

Veterans Day Ceremony Set for November 11th

Salem will honor our veterans with a community ceremony on November 11th. All residents are invited to attend and show their appreciation for those who served.

Local Headlines

Driver Gets 10 Years for Crash That Killed Sprague Teacher

A man was sentenced to a decade in prison for a 2025 DUII crash that took the life of a beloved Sprague High School teacher. The sentencing brings some closure to a tragedy that shook the local education community.

Around Town

Around Town

It's been a week of hellos and goodbyes in Salem. Families are celebrating the long-awaited opening of Riverfront Park's new playground, where kids have been testing every slide and swing with enthusiasm. Meanwhile, the school district's proposal to close six elementary schools has parents and educators bracing for difficult conversations ahead. As we head into the weekend, mark your calendars for the Veterans Day ceremony on November 11th—a chance for our community to come together and honor those who served.