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Salem Streamlines Services, Reorganizes Departments Under New Name
12/21/2023 1:30 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
Vision Zero Program Receives a $2.8 Million Grant to Increase Safety on Salem Streets
The City of Salem has been awarded a $2.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to support Salem’s Vision Zero program.
12/15/2023 1:30 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
Keep Leaves and Debris Out of the Street and Away from Drains
The City of Salem is reminding residents and business owners to dispose of leaves responsibly. Raking or blowing leaves into the street is prohibited by SRC 76.015.
11/01/2023 3:30 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
City of Salem Residents to Receive 35 Percent Discount on Flood Insurance Premiums
City of Salem Residents to Receive 35 Percent Discount on Flood Insurance Premiums.
10/27/2023 1:14 PM
City Offers New Ready-Build Plans for Accessory Dwelling Units
10/25/2023 6:57 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
City of Salem Celebrates Volunteers
10/17/2023 8:48 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
Residents Asked to Help Shape Safer Streets and Pedestrian Crossings in Salem
Salem announces Safer Streets website to empower residents to propose traffic safety improvements.
10/11/2023 10:00 AM
Early morning traffic fatality on River Road
10/05/2023 6:29 PM
HELLO, AVELO! AVELO AIRLINES BEGINS EXCLUSIVE NONSTOP SERVICE TO LAS VEGAS AND LOS ANGELES FROM PORTLAND / SALEM
Avelo Airlines begins exclusive nonstop service this week from the greater Portland / Salem region to Las Vegas and Los Angeles. Avelo is the first and only commercial airline serving Salem Municipal Airport (SLE) in nearly 15 years.
10/05/2023 12:59 PM
Local Non-Profits and For-Profits Invited to Apply for Funds
10/04/2023 10:00 AM
Salem Unveils State-of-the-Art Operations Building
A ribbon cutting and celebration mark the completion of the City of Salem’s new state-of-the-art Operations Building.
10/03/2023 1:30 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
Salem Reverses Decision to Appeal Workers Compensation Case to Oregon Supreme Court
The City of Salem is withdrawing its petition asking the Oregon Supreme Court to review the case City of Salem v. Stadeli.
09/25/2023 8:22 PM
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
Filing Period Open for City Offices
• Mayor and City Councilor Wards 1, 3, 5 and 7 are up for election in the May 21, 2024 Primary Election.
09/20/2023 8:19 AM
Planner Palooza Takes a Fun Approach to Community Planning
• Join City of Salem planners for fun, food and a chance to better understand how planners work to improve the wellbeing of people in our communities.
09/20/2023 8:05 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