Haunted houses, harvest festivals & safer streets ahead

Weather

Today in Salem: mostly clear. (H 72°F / L 44°F)

Local Headlines

Salem's residential streets may slow down to 20 mph

City Council is voting on a proposal to drop speed limits on residential streets from 25 to 20 mph. The change would affect neighborhoods across Salem as the city aims to improve safety for pedestrians and families.

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Your complete guide to harvest festivals this season

Fall is here and so are the harvest festivals! From pumpkin patches to corn mazes, Salem Reporter has rounded up all the seasonal celebrations happening around the Willamette Valley this year.

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South Salem I-5 project officially complete, ODOT says

ODOT is calling the south Salem I-5 widening project a success. The major infrastructure improvement wrapped up after months of construction affecting commuters through the area.

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Milburn's Haunted Manor returns for spooky season

Looking for a good scare? Milburn's Haunted Manor is back to haunt Salem visitors this fall. The annual attraction promises thrills and chills for brave souls ready to face the terror.

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Free overdose prevention training offered to Keizer teens

A free community event in Keizer will teach local teenagers how to recognize and respond to overdose emergencies. The training aims to equip young people with life-saving skills.

Around Town

Fall Vibes Hit the Valley

Spooky season is officially upon us, Salem! Milburn's Haunted Manor is back to terrify thrill-seekers, while those preferring daylight frights can explore harvest festivals popping up around the area. And if you're planning autumn drives to those pumpkin patches, you might want to ease off the gas—City Council is voting to slow residential streets to 20 mph. Take it easy out there, neighbors, and enjoy the season!