Speed limits, harvest festivals, and I-5 improvements

Weather

Today in Salem: mostly clear. (H 74°F / L 47°F)

Local Headlines

City Council to Vote on 20 MPH Residential Speed Limits

Salem City Council will decide whether to drop speed limits in residential neighborhoods to 20 mph. The vote comes as the city weighs traffic safety measures for local streets.

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Your Guide to Harvest Festivals Around Salem

Fall is here and so are the harvest festivals! From pumpkin patches to corn mazes, we've got your complete guide to autumn celebrations happening around the Willamette Valley.

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ODOT Declares South Salem I-5 Project a Success

The state transportation department is celebrating the completion of the south Salem I-5 widening project. Officials say the improvements will ease congestion for local commuters.

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Milburn's Haunted Manor Returns for Spooky Season

Looking for Halloween thrills? Milburn's Haunted Manor is back to give you a fright. The seasonal attraction is now open for brave souls seeking scares.

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Northeast United Works to Engage Salem Residents

A new community group is reaching out to Salem residents and city leaders in the northeast neighborhoods. Northeast United aims to strengthen connections between neighbors and local government.

Around Town

Fall Into Fun

Spooky season is officially here, Salem! Milburn's Haunted Manor has opened its creaky doors for thrill-seekers, while harvest festivals are popping up across the Willamette Valley with pumpkins, corn mazes, and all the autumn vibes. And if you're planning weekend drives through the fall colors, you'll appreciate that smooth new stretch of I-5 in south Salem—ODOT's calling the widening project a win for local commuters.