A popular recreation section of the Santiam State Forest, Shellburg Falls, reopened May 17, after being closed for several years in the aftermath of the 2020 Labor Day wildfires.
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Keizer man involved in a lethal hit-and-run accident
A Salem man, Randall Dale Wilson, age 75, died Wednesday, May 8, at a Portland-area hospital as the result of injuries sustained from a hit-and-run incident that occurred at 11:30 a.m. on May 5, at the 4100 block of Rickey Street SE, Salem.
Wilson was struck by Keizer-resident Gabriel Herrera, age 63. Herrera was identified and arrested later in the day on May 5, and originally charged with failure to perform the duties of a driver.
Abused Salem-Keizer sign covered in graffiti
The Salem-Keizer “Working Together” sign located on the intersection of River Road and Stark Street N. has been vandalized with what appears to be gang-associated graffiti similar to what has been found in Keizer parks. The graffiti on the sign shows an “XV3” as well as “18 St.” both apparent[Read More…]
Willamette students occupy campus center, seeking divestment from arms industry
A group of Willamette University students are occupying the Putnam University Center on campus, demanding the university divest from the U.S. arms industry which they said is profiting from genocide in Gaza.
Sen. Merkley speaks at Chemeketa
Senator Jeff Merkley (OR-D) spoke at Chemeketa Community College’s Salem campus on April 26 about a series of legislation he secured funding for including more than 475 community-initiated projects throughout the state as well as introducing a strengthened version of his End Hedge Fund Control of American Homes Act.
The 2024 Mid-Valley Comic Art Expo
With thousands of attendees, the 2024 Mid-Valley Comic Art Expo brought together artists, cosplayers, vendors and families to enjoy the family-friendly event. Held on April 20 and 21 at the Oregon State Fairgrounds and Exposition Center, the event featured around 70 upcoming local artists from the Pacific Northwest as well[Read More…]
Be energy-smart with energy efficient home improvement projects
Efficiency home improvement projects are an energy-smart choice that can result in financial savings for individuals and communities.
Improving your home’s energy efficiency with a heat pump, added insulation or other weatherization measures are energy-smart choices as they can enhance your comfort and cut down on energy costs.
Music and warm weather help celebrate Salem’s Cherry Blossom Day
As dozens of cherry blossoms bloomed under a clear, warm Saturday sky, hundreds gathered at the Oregon State Capitol for the Cherry Blossom Day Festival, an annual springtime celebration of Japanese culture here in the Pacific Northwest.
The after effects of gun violence in Salem-Keizer
With a recent gun violence related that resulted in the death of 16-year-old Jose Manuel Vasquez Valenzuela and the injury of 16-year-old Roberto Muñoz-Soto and 15-year-old Damien Esquivel-Soto, still under investigation, Salem-Keizer Public Schools (SKPS) will be displaying two weapon detection systems at Stephens Middle School on March 22, from 1-7 p.m.
Easter 2024: Where to hunt for Easter eggs in Salem-Keizer
Check out this list of events for the Easter holiday