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Varney Selected Ward 8 Councilor
Salem City Council voted to appoint Micki Varney to the vacant Ward 8 Council seat during a special meeting Monday night.
03/24/2022
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 10:54 AM
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
Salem Civic Center Nominated for National Historic Register
03/15/2022 11:26 AM
Public Welcome at City Librarian Interviews March 17
Finalists for Salem's City Librarian will be the subject of interviews this Thursday, March 17.
03/15/2022 10:57 AM
New Tree Code Takes Effect March 16
If you are considering removing a tree from your property, you should know that the rules on the subject will change on March 16.
03/15/2022
Enter the Historic Landmarks Commission Photo Contest
What local images speak to you about the history of Salem?
03/10/2022 11:34 AM
Where Were You in 1972?
In coordination with historic, neighborhood, art and architecture organizations throughout the City, Salem will be kicking off a series of events leading up to the 50th anniversary celebration on Aug. 18, 2022.
03/02/2022
New Middle Housing Code Takes Effect March 16
New land use rules in Salem will soon allow development of multiple-household dwellings, known as middle housing, on building lots of at least 4,000 square feet.
02/18/2022 9:13 AM
Public Workshop on Multifamily Housing Design Feb. 27
02/17/2022 10:48 AM
Councilor Jim Lewis Resigns from Salem Council
City Councilor Jim Lewis resigned his position effective February 14, 2022.
02/15/2022 9:17 AM
City Council Ward 8 Vacancy
02/15/2022
2nd Street NW Improvement Project Virtual Open House
Improvements are coming to NW Salem. Join the 2nd Street NW Improvement project virtual open house on Thursday, February 17, 2022 from 7 p.m. 8 p.m.
02/08/2022
City Adds New Grant Program for North Salem Businesses
The Salem City Council recently approved a new pilot strategic grant program in the North Gateway Urban Renewal Area (URA).
02/07/2022
Celebration Launches Yaquina Hall Housing Constructon
The Salem Housing Authority, City of Salem and our project partners launched construction of Yaquina Hall housing February 2 with a golden shovel celebration.
02/03/2022 9:49 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
ILEAD Impact Awards Recognize South Salem Teen and McKay Educator
ILEAD Youth Leadership Summit held their second live-streamed high school event on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. The one-day summit welcomed teens from all over Oregon representing 21 different high schools, including charters and home schools.
01/24/2022 8:56 AM
Sewer Line Improvements in Downtown Salem
The City of Salem will begin work on sewer line improvements near 420 Center St. and the old Nordstrom’s building in Salem, beginning the week of January 17, 2022.
01/18/2022
Mayor Presents 2022 State of the City Feb. 9
Salem Mayor Chuck Bennett will present the 2022 State of the City on Wednesday, February 9, at noon, at the Salem Convention Center.
01/14/2022
City Seeks Your Ideas for Improvements
01/13/2022 3:52 PM
Salem City Councilor Andersen Announces Resignation
01/13/2022 1:19 PM
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
Test-kk
01/12/2022 3:40 PM
City of Salem Residents to Receive 30 Percent Discount on Flood Insurance Premiums
The Federal Emergency Management Agency created the voluntary Community Rating System (CRS) program to recognize local efforts to reduce flood risk, and to reward communities, their residents, and businesses by saving them money on flood insurance premiums.
01/10/2022 3:55 PM
Murals and Signs in Salem
The City of Salem would like to address recent concerns circulating in social media about a wall sign on a local business within City limits.
01/03/2022
Think There's Nothing to Do This Summer? We Have 10 Good Ideas
We're offering you more fun in-person activities while maintaining safe practices.
11/24/2021 12:10 AM
Help Honor Salem's Volunteers
We rely heavily on the skills, time, talent, and energy of Salem residents on issues of importance.
11/24/2021 12:09 AM
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
Upcoming Closure Planned for Cascades Gateway Park
The City of Salem will close Cascades Gateway Park to the public on August 19, 2021 at 5 p.m.
11/24/2021 12:07 AM
Final Draft of Climate Action Plan Released
11/23/2021 10:24 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
City Unveils Climate Action Plan, Public Comment Invited Through November
The City of Salem invites the public to review and comment on a draft of the Salem Climate Action Plan. The plan is the result of a year-long process involving many stakeholders across the community.
10/18/2021
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