Día de Muertos Community Ofrenda Available October 1-November 2

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.

10/01/2022 12:35 PM

Late night shooting incident leaves one injured

09/30/2022 2:25 PM

Man posing as teen arrested on multiple sex offense charges

09/29/2022 1:10 PM

Detectives arrest two in neighborhood shooting incident

09/29/2022 10:02 AM

Traffic Team asks for public’s help locating hit-and-run driver

Involved-vehicle identified

09/28/2022 5:55 PM

Missing teen found deceased in waterway

09/27/2022 12:28 PM

Southeast Salem house fire determined to be arson

09/26/2022 4:22 PM

Traffic collision results in motorcyclist fatality

09/24/2022 10:52 AM

School bus driver arrested for driving under the influence

09/23/2022 9:07 AM

Two arrested in local tavern robbery

On September 4 at approximately 11:30 a.m., an employee of the Graveyard Bar, located in the 2400 block of State ST, reported being robbed at gunpoint by a man wearing a mask.

09/21/2022 6:29 PM

Suspect fleeing arrest injured - Update 3

09/20/2022 7:05 PM

One fatality in single-vehicle collision

09/17/2022 12:50 PM

UPDATE ON VITAE SPRINGS FIRE IN SOUTH SALEM: FIRE 100% CONTAINED

The Vitae Springs Fire remains 100% contained. Please remember to only call 911 if you see an active fire.

09/17/2022 12:00 PM

City of Salem Ends Burn Ban Effective 6 p.m. September 16

09/17/2022 9:08 AM

Salem Outreach and Livability Services Team Moves Forward

09/16/2022 3:05 PM

County Sheriff Reduces Evacuation Levels

09/12/2022 3:30 PM

Salem Firefighters Enter Second Night on Vitae Springs Fire

As darkness fell over the smoky ridges of rural south Salem, firefighters entered their second night fighting to keep the 124-acre fire at bay

09/10/2022 10:56 PM

Vitae Springs Fire Contained

https://www.flashalert.net/id/MarionSheriff/157399

09/10/2022 10:58 AM

City of Salem Honoring Civil Rights Icon by Renaming Salem Parkway

Salem is renaming Salem Parkway in honor of the civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. beginning September 9

09/10/2022 10:00 AM

Fire Burning Near 4000 Block of Vitae Springs Road

Deputies are continuing to get updates from fire officials, some Level 3 evacuations are likely to last through the weekend. Property owners with livestock in the evacuation area should contact officials on site at Judson Middle School for assistance. Marion County Emergency Management is coordinati

09/09/2022 8:22 PM

City of Salem Issues Open Burning Ban Starting Today

09/08/2022 9:29 AM

Salem Satisfaction Survey Returns for 2022

It's that time again!

09/07/2022 10:31 AM

Early morning traffic collision results in fatality

09/06/2022 5:22 PM

Death investigation determined non-criminal

09/06/2022 5:20 PM

Call for Submissions: Adult Talent Show

The Salem Public Library is hosting an Adult Talent Show for performers 18+. Share your singing, dancing, instrumental, magical or other skills with the world! Submit your application by Monday, September 12.

09/06/2022 4:46 PM

City Streamlines Building Permit Applications

Year-long improvement process is designed to provide accurate and consistent plan review, standardize the process, and improve timing and accountability

09/06/2022 3:51 PM

Boot Scoot and Brew at Center 50+ is this Friday!

Center 50+ is hosting Boot Scoot and Brew this Friday, September 9th, 2022 starting at 4 p.m. The country music celebration will kick off with a square dance lesson followed by live music beginning at 5 p.m. from the northwest’s own Carrie Cunningham and Heart, Soul & Magic.

09/03/2022 10:00 AM

Check Out the Scenic Willamette River Water Trail

Check out the scenic 187-mile-long Willamette River Water Trail.

09/01/2022 10:26 AM

Minto-Brown Island Park Trail to Close for Invasive Plant Removal

The removal of invasive plants in Minto-Brown Island Park along the Minto Island Conservation Area is scheduled to take place on September 13, 2022.

09/01/2022 8:17 AM

Say Cheese! City of Salem to Start Collecting Visual Data of Salem Streets

Over the next 2 weeks, you may notice vehicles with sophisticated camera equipment driving the streets, alleyways, and right-of-ways of Salem.

08/30/2022 1:00 PM

Unusual weekend of violence in Salem

08/29/2022 7:27 PM

Council Approves 2023 Garbage Rates

08/25/2022 9:10 AM

Watch for Lane Closures on Liberty St S near Madrona Ave SE

City of Salem is warning drivers who use Liberty St. S near Madrona Ave SE to watch for traffic restrictions from August 23 to September 2, 2022 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

08/23/2022 7:44 AM

Police investigate fatality at local park

08/20/2022 12:42 PM

Tiny Art featured in display, library dollhouse

Select Tiny Art Gallery works will be shrunk further and added to the walls of the library's newly remodeled dollhouse.

08/12/2022 4:31 PM