Where is the WOW Van Now?

• The WOW Van serves as a mobile senior center approaching wellness in creative and energetic ways. • Four events are planned while Center 50+ is closed for annual maintenance.

08/22/2024 3:42 PM

Celebrate National Senior Center Month with Center 50+

• A full slate of Center 50+ events is planned in September • Join the Welcome Back Breakfast on Tuesday, September 3, 8:30-11:30 a.m.

08/22/2024 3:38 PM

Police investigate stabbing incident as a homicide

08/20/2024 3:07 PM

Person dies days after being struck by a vehicle in northeast Salem

08/18/2024 3:53 PM

Man on rail tracks killed by moving train

08/17/2024 10:21 AM

Divers recover the body of a man in the Willamette River

08/17/2024 8:50 AM

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

City of Salem Announces Sport Court Improvements at River Road Park and Sumpter School Park

The City of Salem is expected to start improvements to the sports court facilities at River Road Park and Sumpter School Park

08/05/2024 11:03 AM

La ciudad de Salem anuncia mejoras en las canchas deportivas en River Road Park y Sumpter School Park

08/05/2024 10:55 AM

Suspect in domestic violence shooting arrested

08/02/2024 2:37 PM

Salem Reports Discharge of Sodium Bisulfite, Impacting Willow Lake Wastewater Treatment Facility

On Wednesday, July 31, 2024, 2,500 gallons of sodium bisulfite were discharged into the wastewater treatment collection system at Willow Lake Wastewater Treatment Facility.

08/01/2024 6:30 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

Salem’s Yaquina Hall Project Receives National Community Impact Award

07/25/2024 3:30 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 Begins Invasive Plants Treatment in the Oxbow Slough

Starting July 22, Oxbow Slough in Minto-Brown Island Park will be closed periodically for herbicide treatments to remove invasive Ludwigia.

07/17/2024 9:00 AM

La Planta de tratamiento de Ozono de Salem está en Pleno Funcionamiento, lo que Garantiza Agua Potable Segura Para los Clientes de Salem

El agua potable de Salem sigue siendo segura para todos los usuarios.

07/16/2024 7:58 PM

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

Complete Burn Ban Has Been Lifted

07/16/2024 3:58 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

10 consejos de seguridad para las enfermedades causadas por el calor

07/03/2024 10:21 AM

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

10 Safety Tips for Summer Heat

07/02/2024 8:33 AM

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