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

University of Oregon's Sustainable City Year Program Celebrates Yearlong Partnership with City of Salem

06/03/2024 12:45 PM

Library Road Trip activity encourages exploring area libraries

Looking for a fun summer activity? Consider the 2024 Library Road Trip! Salem Public Library is part of the Chemeketa Cooperative Regional Library Service (CCRLS) and you are invited to have an adventure visiting at least five of the member libraries in Marion, Polk, and Yamhill counties!

05/31/2024 4:58 PM

Mayor Honors 12 Class of 2024 Seniors for Their Service

05/31/2024 11:32 AM

City Council Prioritizes Peace in Gaza Ceasefire Resolution

05/31/2024 10:12 AM

Woman struck by car in west Salem dies

05/30/2024 1:27 PM

Center 50+ Wellness on Wheels Earns Innovation Award

05/30/2024 10:39 AM

Help choose the 2025 Salem Reads book

Please help choose the book for the 2025 Salem Reads: One Book, One Community project! Vote online through Monday, June 10.

05/27/2024 8:37 PM

Salem Police begins preparations for its 40th year of National Night Out

05/24/2024 3:07 PM

Deadly crash involving a motorized scooter and car

05/24/2024 3:01 PM

Public Works Day Update

The City of Salem regrets to announce the cancellation of Salem Service Day.

05/24/2024 2:30 PM

Dozens of City Activities are Available This Summer

05/23/2024 8:34 AM

2024 Summer Reading Challenge starts June 11 for all ages

Beginning on Tuesday, June 11, readers of all ages can track the hours they spend reading and listening to stories in order to earn book bags, free books, and chances at other prizes.

05/22/2024 9:44 PM

Salem Disaster Resilience For Heritage Resources Plan

05/22/2024 3:20 PM

Detectives arrest one and seize drugs, dozens of guns while executing search warrant

05/22/2024 11:07 AM

Passenger dies in single-vehicle collision

05/20/2024 4:28 PM

Traffic Alert: Center Street NE Closed to Traffic at 12th Street NE

Center Street NE will be closed east of 12th Street NE at the railroad crossing beginning Tuesday, May 21, 2024, from 6 p.m. to Tuesday, May 22, 2024, at noon

05/16/2024 11:05 AM

PINs now needed for Libby/Overdrive use

Overdrive now requires a PIN in addition to your card number to access your account in the Libby app or Library2Go online. We have some tips for you!

05/14/2024 3:23 PM

Victim in hit-and-run collision dies days later

05/13/2024 2:28 PM

Minto-Brown Island Parking Lots to Begin Construction May 28th

The Minto-Brown Island parking lot paving project, funded by the 2022 Safety and Livability Bond, is scheduled to begin construction on May 28, 2024.

05/13/2024 11:30 AM

Salem Budget Committee Approves $727.6 Million Plan, Balances Community needs and Supports Low-Cost Family Fun

05/10/2024 2:25 PM

Man arrested in menacing and pistol-whip incident

05/09/2024 1:41 PM

Mill Race Beautification Takes Root with Volunteer Tree Planting Event

05/07/2024 10:49 AM

Come Out and Play! 2024 Recreation Guide Now Available

05/01/2024 11:22 AM

State Honors Salem's Archaeological Innovation

04/30/2024 1:38 PM

Turner Road Closed Between Kuebler Blvd and Deer Park Drive

Drivers in Southeast Salem should be aware of a road closure on Turner Road SE, south of Boone Road SE and north of Deer Park Road SE.

04/29/2024 1:26 PM

Salem man arrested in child sex abuse case

04/26/2024 2:58 PM