Data center debate heats up & summer fun arrives downtown

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Today in Salem: partly cloudy. (H 84°F / L 57°F)

Local Headlines

City Council Takes Action on Data Center Secrecy

After fierce public testimony, Salem's city council voted early Wednesday to explore banning non-disclosure agreements with data center companies. The move comes as residents expressed outrage over a proposed $5.1B data center project that was kept under wraps by an NDA.

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Emergency Meeting Set for Data Center Moratorium

City Manager Keith Stahley called a special council meeting for Monday to consider a moratorium on data centers. The meeting reflects growing community concerns about large-scale tech development in Salem.

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Free Block Party Brings Summer Vibes Downtown This Saturday

Mark your calendar for August 1st! Salem Center is hosting a free community block party from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. downtown. It's the perfect excuse to get out and enjoy the neighborhood.

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Ironman 70.3 Race Will Detour Salem Roads

Get ready for some traffic shuffling when Ironman 70.3 Oregon 2026 comes through Salem. Expect road closures and detours as athletes tackle the course through our city.

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Branches Oregon Opens New Salem Location

A new Branches Oregon has opened its doors in Salem, expanding services for local residents.

Around Town

Your Weekend Starts Saturday

After a week of heated city council meetings and data center debates, Salem's ready to let loose. Head downtown this Saturday for the Salem Center's free block party from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.—expect good vibes, local flavor, and a chance to run into your neighbors. And if you're the athletic type (or just like watching people accomplish incredible things), start planning for the Ironman 70.3 detours coming our way.