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Teen arrested in social media threat against school
06/01/2023 12:14 PM
Stolen vehicle incident turns into hit and run
05/31/2023 12:02 PM
New Bike Lanes Coming to Union Street in Downtown Salem
Temporary road closures have begun on Union Street from Commercial Street NE to Summer Street NE for the new Union Street Family Friendly Bikeway.
05/26/2023 10:00 AM
14 Graduating Seniors Receive Mayor’s Recognition for Service
05/25/2023 4:39 PM
Teen Summer Reading Crew volunteers sought
Salem Public Library is seeking teen volunteers to spend 4-6 hours each week from mid-June to mid-August helping with the annual Summer Reading Challenge.
05/24/2023 1:32 PM
Statewide seat belt safety campaign in full swing as regional agencies collaborate
05/24/2023 12:42 PM
Three-car crash leads to one fatality, one in custody
05/23/2023 12:39 PM
Three teens arrested; several weapons seized after shooting incident
05/20/2023 9:26 PM
Police investigate serious assault incident at downtown mall
05/12/2023 4:21 PM
Arrest made in infant death investigation
05/11/2023 3:36 PM
New Library of Things offers unusual items to check out
The LOT is a unique collection that offers you the chance to check out a variety of useful items. Some are items that most people need to use only once or rarely. Some allow you to “try before you buy” if you are considering a purchase.
05/04/2023 7:51 PM
Attempt to apprehend suspect in attacks on police ends in officer-involved shooting
05/01/2023 12:09 PM
Arrests made in separate disturbances downtown
04/30/2023 2:38 PM
Salem Library to Expand Hours May 1
Hours are expanding at both Salem Public Library locations beginning May 1. The change will allow more access to programs, services, and meeting rooms for the community.
04/25/2023 12:14 PM
COURT STREET IN DOWNTOWN SALEM WILL SOON BE TWO-WAY
Court Street two-way conversion in downtown Salem will take place Wednesday, April 26 – Friday, April 28.
04/24/2023 3:30 PM
Stolen vehicle stop leads to arrest, seizure of guns
04/18/2023 2:09 PM
Robbery at local retailer, two arrested
04/18/2023 2:04 PM
Paving Minto-Brown Island Parking Lots with Safety and Livability Bond
With proceeds from the voter-approved Safety and Livability Bond, the City will begin design work for paving at two parking lots within the park.
04/11/2023 4:00 PM
It’s Earth Month! Grab a Bike, Take a Stroll, and Help Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Salem
04/11/2023 2:27 PM
Juvenile arrested in shooting incident
04/11/2023 1:06 PM
Officer-involved shooting on Interstate 5 in Marion County
04/10/2023 7:28 PM
Suspect’s identity sought in business arson case
04/05/2023 1:08 PM
Salem Purchases Fire Engines and Equipment with Safety and Livability Bond
03/31/2023 3:00 PM
Help Supply Basic Necessities for People Staying at Navigation Center
03/31/2023 9:47 AM
Traffic collision involving bicyclist results in fatality — UPDATE
03/29/2023 1:40 PM
Two arrested for retail theft
03/28/2023 2:14 PM
Qing Ming Open House Returns April 1
03/24/2023 9:10 AM
Salem Announces Seven Park Infrastructure Projects Awarded Grant Funding
City of Salem has selected seven park projects to fund through the Salem Parks Improvement Fund (SPIF).
03/16/2023 1:00 PM
Dreams, paintings by Jon Colburn on view at Level 2 Gallery at Salem Convention Center
The show is open now at the Salem Public Library.
03/10/2023 10:54 AM
Salem Police joins national effort to advance women in policing
03/08/2023 5:40 PM
Two arrested after dispute leads to chase, gunfire, intentional collision
03/06/2023 4:25 PM
Teen with gun arrested after threat to high school campus
03/01/2023 8:26 PM
Take the March into Nonfiction Reading Challenge for Ages 0-18
Do you have what it takes to complete the March into Nonfiction Reading Challenge? Youth 0-18 are invited to discover an exciting world of new information right at your fingertips.
02/21/2023 4:00 PM
Dispute leads to shots fired, one fatality, two wounded
02/14/2023 3:44 PM
Detectives work to identify suspect in 2019 shooting at a local bar
02/09/2023 5:53 PM