Data centers, school closures, and this week's art fair

Weather

Today in Salem: foggy. (H 72°F / L 50°F)

Local Headlines

Salem Residents Rally for Data Center Moratorium

Local activists gathered to call for a pause on data center development in Salem. The rally comes as concerns grow about rapid tech infrastructure expansion in the Willamette Valley and its impact on the community.

Local Headlines

Parents Push Back on School Closure Plans

Salem-Keizer families are voicing frustration over what they're calling a rushed process with little transparency around proposed school closures. Parents say the district needs to slow down and include more community input before making final decisions.

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Three Can't-Miss Events This Week in Salem

Get ready for the Salem Art Fair, Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations, and a country music festival—all happening around town this week. It's shaping up to be a packed weekend for local culture and entertainment.

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I-5 Northbound Snarled by Crash in Salem

Traffic came to a standstill on Interstate 5 northbound through Salem after a crash closed lanes. Commuters faced delays while crews worked to clear the scene.

Around Town

Around Town

It's a big week for Salem culture lovers! The Salem Art Fair kicks off alongside Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations and a country music festival that'll have boots tapping all weekend. Meanwhile, if you caught Weird Al closing out the Oregon State Fair, you know summer ended on the perfect note. Now let's welcome fall with open arms—and full community calendars.