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Homicide investigation develops overnight
01/25/2024 12:00 PM
City Celebrates Clean Audit and Excellence Award
• A financial audit is a thorough review of financial statements to assure an accurate representation of activities. • Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting and demonstrates a constructive ‘spirit of full disclosure’.
01/24/2024 8:07 AM
Salem Reads 2024 Kicks Off February 1, Exploring The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina
Everyone is invited to engage and explore together as the 8th annual Salem Reads: One Book, One Community kicks off on February 1. This month-long series of events, activities, and displays explores the themes of The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina by Zoraida Córdova in 2024.
01/22/2024 4:55 PM
Investigators ask for public’s help in locating family of injured bicyclist
01/13/2024 2:41 PM
Pedestrian dies in traffic collision downtown
01/12/2024 11:48 PM
City of Salem Closes Salem Public Library Due to Winter Storm Conditions
Due to anticipated winter weather and cold conditions, the City of Salem is closing in-person services at the Salem Public Library and Center 50+ on Saturday.
01/12/2024 4:30 PM
Man killed in New Year's Day shooting
01/03/2024 7:43 PM
UPDATE: Event Canceled - Childhood Secrets Revealed
PLEASE NOTE: This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
01/03/2024 2:57 PM
Kids, Teens Invited to Sign Up for Winter Reading Challenge
Children, teens, and families can snuggle up to read in January and earn a book to keep! Just print out a log and read/listen to at least five hours of stories during January 2024.
12/18/2023 3:21 PM
An Open Letter to Our Community about Changes to Library Hours
This is an open letter on the topic of changes to library hours, from the acting-in-capacity City Librarian to our library patrons, the residents of Salem, and everyone who loves and supports the library.
12/08/2023 2:00 PM
Suspects in string of armed robberies arrested, guns seized
12/05/2023 4:36 PM
Pedestrian dies after being struck by delivery truck
12/03/2023 5:58 PM
CCRLS Mobile App Inoperable - A Message from CCRLS
The CCRLS Mobile app for the The Chemeketa Cooperative Regional Library System (CCRLS) became inoperable on November 26, 2023. There is currently no timeline for a fix or alternative.
11/30/2023 1:06 PM
Officers respond to shooting in neighborhood, ends in officer-involved shooting
11/24/2023 2:58 PM
Salem Police Station lobby closed due to death investigation
11/11/2023 6:15 PM
Officer shoots suspect in menacing incident
11/09/2023 9:11 PM
Suspicious death investigation
11/07/2023 6:02 PM
View Oregon Black Pioneers Civil Rights Exhibit through February 1, 2024
The exhibit, developed by the Oregon Black Pioneers, focuses on the fight for equal rights and racial justice as experienced by African American citizens in Oregon during the 1960s and 1970s.
11/02/2023 3:51 PM
Salem man shoots woman, kills self
10/31/2023 3:29 PM
Two death investigations underway in south Salem
10/29/2023 11:14 AM
Mayor’s Youth Achievement Award honors the library Teen Advisory Board
The Salem Public Library Teen Advisory Board (TAB) was honored Monday with a Mayor’s Youth Achievement Award, recognizing youth volunteer contributions to the City of Salem. The award was given as part of the annual City of Salem Volunteer Recognition event.
10/19/2023 2:34 PM
Items sought for Día de los Muertos Community Altar at Salem Public Library
Salem Public Library invites you to bring in items to be added to a community ofrenda during the month of October. A collection box will be available at the Greeter Desk inside the front doors of the library.
10/18/2023 2:51 PM
Salem Awarded funding for Electric Compact Street Sweeper through PGE's Drive Change Fund
The City of Salem has been awarded $225,000 to purchase a new battery-powered compact street sweeper.
10/18/2023 9:00 AM
Miraculous Occurrences paintings featured at Salem Public Library, Salem Convention Center
The Oregon Artists Series Foundation (OASF) presents Miraculous Occurrences, an exhibition of recent paintings by Salem artist Gary Westford, at its Level 2 Gallery in the Salem Convention Center. The exhibit is complemented by a second show in the Art Hall at the Salem Public Library.
10/13/2023 5:37 PM
Early morning traffic fatality on River Road
10/05/2023 6:29 PM
Salem Gets Help to Build New Geer Park Skate Park
Oregon Parks and Recreation has awarded the City of Salem a grant for $500,000 to help complete the new skate park.
09/27/2023 10:00 AM
Big changes are on the way for the Children’s Discovery Room
Dinosaurs are the next big thing coming to the Discovery Room in the Children’s Corner at Salem Public Library, 585 Liberty St. SE.
09/22/2023 10:33 AM
Meet the 2024 book for Salem Reads: One Book, One Community!
The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina by Zoraida Córdova was voted as the One Book, One Community title for February 2024. Pick up a copy today!
09/19/2023 1:32 PM
Million Dollar Boost: Salem Receives Grant to Plant New Trees
Salem is set to receive $1 million from the US Forest Service to plant more trees across the City.
09/19/2023 1:30 PM
Salem’s Floodplain Future: Learn About the Salem Floodplain Management Plan Update
Join City of Salem staff and volunteers for a free public open house focused on floodplain management in the City of Salem.
09/19/2023 10:00 AM
Detectives arrest jeweler who scammed customers
09/18/2023 6:14 PM
Salem Police launch new video as part of recruitment efforts
09/11/2023 4:59 PM
Woman fatally struck by freight train
09/02/2023 2:08 PM
Large fire overnight determined to be arson, suspect in custody
08/31/2023 7:20 PM
Altercation between teens leads to shooting, one in custody
08/30/2023 8:35 AM