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Church at the Park spends 91% of budget on services amid salary scrutiny
An independent fiscal review of Church at the Park, one of Salem’s main shelter providers, says the nonprofit directs about 91% of its funding to program services, challenging social media...
So Now Salem Is a Sanctuary City Under Emergency. Now What?
Salem has been a sanctuary city for years, but this month city leaders pushed that stance into new territory. On Dec. 1, the Salem City Council voted 6–3 to declare...
West Salem Trash Rate Increase Approved by Salem City Council
West Salem residents will see higher garbage bills over the next two years after the Salem City Council approved new solid waste collection rates, while most Salem customers in Marion...
City Council votes 7-2 to reaffirm Salem as a Sanctuary city. Votes 6-3 to move the city into "State of Emergency" over ICE
After hours of emotional testimony describing ICE raids, the Salem City Council on Nov. 24 voted 7-2 to reaffirm Salem as an inclusive and sanctuary city — then voted 6-3...
City of Salem Kicks Off Holiday Season With Free Parking and ‘Shop Local Saturday’
Salem is rolling out the welcome mat for holiday shoppers with free downtown parking and a full weekend of events aimed at boosting small businesses at the start of the...
Your Guide to Salem-Keizer Holiday Events
The holiday season in Salem and Keizer is busy. Lights, markets and parades fill most weekends from Thanksgiving through mid-December. If you are planning what to do with family or...
Salem Eats: The Hunt for Salem’s Best Wings
Hey Salem, where can we find the best wings in town? It’s a question that sparks fierce debate, but when we looked at the comments, three names kept rising to...
Local Stage Lights Up with “The World According to Snoopy!!!” This Holiday Season
This December, Salem’s theatre community will have extra reason to celebrate — Bridgetown Musical Theatre is bringing the holiday musical The World According to Snoopy!!! to the Verona Studio at...
Salem Capitals Help Revive Historic USBL, Ushering in New Era for Oregon Basketball
When the Salem Capitals take the court next season, they won’t just be playing for another championship — they’ll be helping write a new chapter in basketball history. The Capitals...
Pop Up & Pitch Marketplace Returns to Salem Nov. 21
Local entrepreneurs will take center stage later this month as the Pop Up & Pitch Marketplace returns to downtown Salem on Friday, Nov. 21, offering the public a taste of...