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29 Graduating Seniors Earn City Recognition for Volunteerism
Teens' volunteerism includes virtual forums, leadership summits, volunteering at City events, special projects and the annual shoe drive.
05/26/2022
Meet the New Clean Streams Team Member
Meet the new Clean Streams Team’s Urban Streamside Program Coordinator, Luke Westphal.
05/10/2022 3:21 PM
Hayesville Drive NE Closing for Construction in May
04/29/2022 10:00 AM
New Ozone Water Treatment is Working as Salem Begins 2022 Algae Season
04/27/2022 8:38 AM
Budget Committee Considers Proposed 2023 City Budget
04/18/2022
Library Foundation Honored as 2022 Library Supporter of the Year
The Salem Public Library Foundation has been recognized as the 2022 Library Supporter of the Year by the Oregon Library Association.
04/14/2022 10:34 AM
Notice Annual Meeting Hospital Facility Authority - April 19, 2022
04/14/2022
Protect Your Birch from Infestation
Extreme heat has increased tree vulnerability. Regular watering is one way to protect birch trees from pests.
04/08/2022
April is Arbor Month in Oregon
April is Arbor Month in Oregon. Arbor Day has been celebrated in the U.S. since 1872. In 2020, Oregon’s Governor made April Arbor Month to celebrate all month long.
04/01/2022 1:55 PM
City Names Kim Carroll City Librarian
Salem’s new City Librarian, Kim Carroll, has worked in library programming and leadership for all ages. She plans to put that experience to use at the Salem Public Library. Her selection was announced March 28, after an interview process that offered the chance for residents to get involved.
04/01/2022
Salem Public Library Launches New Art Hall for Local Artists
Salem Public Library has a new space dedicated to exploring artwork created by Salem area artists. Located inside the main entrance to the library, the Art Hall will host a series of temporary exhibitions that will change throughout the year.
03/22/2022 10:36 AM
Public Workshop on Multifamily Housing Design Feb. 27
02/17/2022 10:48 AM
Future ‘Village of Hope’ Location Chosen
Village of Hope," a Micro-Shelter community operated by Church @ the Park, will move to a new site when its Portland Road lease expires in May. Of three sites identified by Salem City Council for future micro-sheltering, 1280 Center St. NE has been chosen for the "Village of Hope."
02/03/2022
Residential Toolbox Grant Application Opens February 1
You may be able to enhance or restore your historically designated home with help from our Residential Toolbox Grant.
01/27/2022
Salem City Councilor Andersen Announces Resignation
01/13/2022 1:19 PM
City Seeks Your Ideas for Improvements
Tell us what you think!
01/13/2022
Grand Opening of Frank Mauldin Ozone Treatment Facility
A ribbon cutting and celebration marks the completion of the City of Salem's new state-of-the-art ozone water treatment facility.
11/24/2021 12:08 AM
Community Adopts 100 Micro-Shelters to Ease Salem Sheltering Crisis
Since a mid-August 2021 event at Riverfront Park, a group of community volunteers has collected 100 micro-shelter donations.
11/04/2021
Comprehensive Plan Draft, Proposed Maps to be presented to Council, Planning Commission
Update to the Salem Area Comprehensive Plan aims to align future growth and development with the community's priorities.
09/20/2021
Share Your Thoughts on Proposed Zoning Changes.
Interactive map allows you to comment on proposed zoning for specific properties.
04/28/2021
Make Your Voice Heard on Salem's Future at Gen Z Forums
Join one of three forums for ages 14-22 to share your ideas for Salem's future.
04/07/2021
Fewer Crashes, Pedestrian Safety are Goals of New Traffic Cameras
03/26/2021
City Crews Continue Post-Storm Repair and Clean-up
03/23/2021
Share Your Input on Salem Climate Action Plan Strategy Ideas
City Council set a goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions 50% from 2016 levels by 2035 and becoming a "net zero" city by 2050, which means balancing between emitting greenhouse gas emissions and removing carbon from the atmosphere.
03/19/2021
Help Shape Salem's Future! Join Us for Policy Meetings
Each week, we will focus on a different topic, with virtual meetings every Wednesday at 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
03/13/2021
Community Policing Performance Audit
03/11/2021
City Council Accepts Our Salem Vision
Vision sets a high-level framework for detailed work ahead on policies, zoning map changes, and zoning code updates
03/10/2021
Our Salem Vision Goes to City Council March 8
If accepted, the vision will be used as the foundation of the future update of Salem Comprehensive Plan, zoning code and zoning map
03/02/2021
Emergency Declaration Issued in Salem for Winter Storm Conditions
02/22/2021
Winter Storm Response Efforts Continue
02/15/2021
Temporary Homeless Shelter at Oregon State Fairgrounds at Capacity
02/05/2021
Understanding How Climate Change Affects Salem
02/04/2021
Understanding How Climate Change Affects Salem
Climate change is a global issue with local impacts. To help us prepare for the possible effects of climate change here locally, we're asking you to share your ideas on how we can work together to prepare, adapt, and build resilience.
02/04/2021
Our Salem Vision Now Available
Vision depicts how the community wants the Salem area to grow and develop in the future
02/04/2021
Greenhouse Gas Inventories Guide Salem's Climate Action Plan
As part of its ongoing Climate Action Plan effort, Salem recently completed a consumption-based greenhouse gas inventory. Inventories provide a baseline of our greenhouse gas emissions and offer important details about the sources of Salem's greenhouse gas emissions.
01/08/2021