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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
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
Detectives arrest jeweler who scammed customers
09/18/2023 6:14 PM
Salem Police launch new video as part of recruitment efforts
09/11/2023 4:59 PM
Woman fatally struck by freight train
09/02/2023 2:08 PM
Large fire overnight determined to be arson, suspect in custody
08/31/2023 7:20 PM
Altercation between teens leads to shooting, one in custody
08/30/2023 8:35 AM
Officers responding to CPR call, arrive to find one female deceased — UPDATE
08/22/2023 8:53 AM
Pedestrian dies after being struck by semi-truck
08/12/2023 6:23 PM
Put Trash Out the Night Before, Haulers Suggest
08/11/2023 2:45 PM
City of Salem Issues Open Burning Ban Effective Sunday August 13, 2023
08/11/2023 10:33 AM
Collision in east Salem ends in motorcyclist fatality
08/08/2023 4:17 PM
Incident of gunfire leaves two wounded
08/08/2023 10:18 AM
Salem Receives $6.2 Million in Grants for Two New Multi-Use Pedestrian Paths
Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has awarded more than $6.2 million to help fund two new multi-use paths within the City of Salem.
07/28/2023 11:00 AM
Springfield man arrested on sex offense charges involving a minor
07/26/2023 12:18 PM
Willamette Slough Habitat Restoration Enters Final Year
07/20/2023 3:24 PM
Partnership preserves Orchard Park Apartments for Affordable Housing
07/20/2023 11:55 AM
Salem Mayor Among Seventh Class of Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative
Yearlong program provides 40 mayors and 80 senior city leaders with executive education and management training to advance their leadership, strengthen their city halls, and deliver results for communities
07/18/2023 8:41 AM
Red Flag Alert Issued for Southern Willamette Valley and Salem
07/14/2023 9:51 AM
Salem Police promotes two new deputy chiefs
07/10/2023 9:00 PM
One fatality in early morning collision
07/07/2023 7:13 PM
Man arrested for sex crimes against a minor
07/07/2023 1:27 PM
Saturday night shooting becomes a homicide investigation
07/02/2023 11:37 AM
Suspect apprehended in assault of elderly man - UPDATE
06/30/2023 3:21 PM
Applications open for the library Teen Advisory Board
Salem Public Library is seeking applications for the 2023-2024 Teen Advisory Board. Applications are open through Friday, July 7.
06/27/2023 2:40 PM
Motorcyclist fatality in overnight crash
06/25/2023 3:58 PM
Two fatalities in early morning collision
06/23/2023 4:56 PM
Multiple arrests after search warrant served at a Salem residence
06/23/2023 1:55 PM
Armed robbery suspect apprehended
06/23/2023 1:08 PM
Man found dead in roadway
06/17/2023 3:05 PM
Wanted suspect flees through neighborhood, arrested on multiple violent crime and drug charges
06/15/2023 2:50 PM
Salem Receives Second $1 Million Dollar Grant Award from ODOE
The City of Salem is pleased to announce the receipt of a second $1 million grant award from the Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE) through the Community Renewable Energy Grant Program.
06/12/2023 4:00 PM
Vote on the 2024 Salem Reads Book through June 26
Please help choose the book our community will explored together for the 2024 Salem Reads: One Book, One Community project.
06/12/2023 8:38 AM