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Traffic Alert: Macleay Road SE Closed to Traffic between Caplinger Road SE and Periwinkle Drive SE
Macleay Road SE will be closed in both directions between Caplinger Road SE and Periwinkle Drive SE starting August 19, 2024
08/15/2024 1:30 PM
Dispute leads to shots fired, one fatality, two wounded
08/12/2024 5:43 PM
Suspicious activity at neighborhood park leads to teens arrested, guns confiscated
08/11/2024 11:47 AM
Afternoon bank robbery in northeast Salem, suspect arrested
08/11/2024 11:42 AM
Salem-Willamette Valley Airport Gets an Upgrade from the TSA with Advanced 3-D Baggage Screening Technology
A new automated baggage screener provided by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is making travel more convenient at the Salem-Willamette Valley Airport.
08/08/2024 4:00 PM
Detectives make an arrest in a downtown shooting incident
08/07/2024 7:20 PM
Suspect in domestic violence shooting arrested
08/02/2024 2:37 PM
Girls' Softball Championships Draw Thousands to Salem
• 2024 USA Softball Fastpitch 10B/12B Western National Championships run from July 27 to August 4 at the Wallace Marine Park ballfields • Competition play begins Monday at 8 a.m. and runs throughout the day and evening. The last scheduled game begins at 8 p.m. Sunday, August 3. Admission is free.
07/31/2024 9:35 AM
Dispute leads to gunfire, one hospitalized and two in custody
07/25/2024 10:14 PM
West Salem’s 2nd Street NW Improvements Complete Ahead of Schedule
The City of Salem has reopened 2nd Street NW after extensive improvements from Wallace Road NW to Gerth Avenue NW.
07/25/2024 2:18 PM
New Fiscal, New Hope: A Letter to the Community from the City Librarian
A lot has happened during the last six month, since the last community letter from your City Librarian, much of it related to the Budget Process and funding for Library Services. It's time for an update as the new fiscal year begins.
07/21/2024 10:41 PM
Revenue Task Force Moves Closer to Funding Strategy for Key City Services
07/18/2024 9:50 AM
Salem’s Ozone Treatment Facility Ensures Safe Drinking Water for Salem Customers
Salem’s drinking water remains safe to drink for all customers.
07/16/2024 5:48 PM
Viva Salem Festival Invites Performers and Vendors
07/15/2024 3:23 PM
Man riding a motorcycle killed in collision with a truck
07/11/2024 9:33 PM
Stolen vehicle investigation leads to four arrests
07/11/2024 9:31 PM
Man arrested in menacing incident at Riverfront Park
07/03/2024 1:28 PM
Walk Before Wheels: Starting July 8th, Pedestrians Get a 3-Second Head Start in Downtown Salem
This will add a 3-second head start for pedestrians in crosswalks before cars get a green light.
07/02/2024 2:17 PM
Some library fees updated beginning July 1
July 1 marks the beginning of a new fiscal year for the City of Salem, which brings adjustments to the Salem Public Library fee schedule for printing, meeting rooms, and for Library of Things items returned in need of cleaning.
06/30/2024 12:04 PM
Se agregará control de velocidad a dos intersecciones a partir del lunes
06/28/2024 4:58 PM
Speed enforcement added to two intersections starting Monday
06/28/2024 3:46 PM
Arrest made in convenience store armed robbery
06/26/2024 3:15 PM
McGilchrist Street and 22nd Street Intersection to Open July 1
The updated intersection and traffic signal will open to the public on July 1.
06/24/2024 1:30 PM
Investigators seek potential witness in suspicious death investigation
06/20/2024 3:13 PM
Public Works Dispatch Center Reporting Cellphone Issues
Cellphone issues have been resolved. No further action is needed.
06/18/2024 3:05 PM
Teen Advisory Board applications open through July 8
Interested in being more involved in the Salem Public Library Teen Scene? TAB is a leadership development program for middle and high school-aged youth. Anyone entering grade 6-11 may apply.
06/18/2024 12:26 PM
Traffic Alert: D Street NE Closed to Traffic between Capitol Street NE and 14th Street NE
D Street NE will be closed in both directions between Capitol Street NE and 14th Street NE at the Union Pacific railroad crossing beginning Friday, June 21, 2024.
06/14/2024 9:21 AM
Third suspect arrested in local mail theft network
06/13/2024 2:28 PM
Salem Ensures Safe Drinking Water Protected by the State-of-the-Art Treatment Processes, including Ozone
Salem’s drinking water remains safe for all water customers.
06/12/2024 5:20 PM
Pavement Improvements Coming to Liberty Street SE, Thanks to the Safety and Livability Bond
Work to repave Liberty Street between Mill Street SE and Trade Street SE has begun and will continue through the summer.
06/11/2024 11:36 AM
Agencies release joint statement on violence reduction efforts this summer
06/07/2024 3:07 PM
Juveniles involved in animal abuse case referred to detention
06/06/2024 12:04 PM
Jóvenes involucrados en caso de maltrato de un animal remetidos a detención
06/06/2024 12:01 PM
Nine Things You Should Know About Salem's Recommended 2024-2025 Budget
06/06/2024 11:26 AM
Suspect in string of bank robberies apprehended
06/05/2024 10:39 AM