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Salem, Oregon 97301
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City of Salem
City Manager's Office
PO Box 14300
Salem, OR 97309-3986
503-588-7272
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503-540-2489
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The City of Salem is here to keep you informed and involved. We want to make it easy for you to learn about what is happening in your community and how it affects your daily life. You can share your thoughts on upcoming projects, learn about city services, and access tools to make your life easier. Whether you need to reserve a space, apply for permits, or pay for services, we have options to help you.
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The City of Salem’s website, www.cityofsalem.net, is your main source for information. You may also see some of our content under the salemor.gov domain. Most of our communication tools link back to our website, but we also offer other ways to stay connected.
The City of Salem is now publishing Public Notices on the Salem Reporter website at https://www.salemreporter.com/category/public-notices/
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Salem Public Library to expand hours on November 10
Following community support for the May 2025 Salem Livability Levy, the City is expanding hours the Salem Public Library is open. Beginning November 10, both the Main Library and the West Salem Branch will be open longer to give the community more access to programs, services, and meeting spaces.
10/27/2025 9:54 AM
Remarkably Bright Creatures is the 2026 book for Salem Reads: One Book, One Community!
Remarkably Bright Creatures, the runaway best-seller by author Shelby Van Pelt, is the book selection of the 2026 Salem Reads: One Book, One Community project in February 2026.
10/06/2025 7:38 PM
Early morning Shots Fired Call Results in Two People Being Arrested
10/31/2025 10:47 AM
Community alert. Police response. Crime interrupted — together from alarm to arrest
10/31/2025 10:31 AM
Domestic Violence Call Leads to Felony Arrest, Stolen Gun Recovery, and Drug Seizure
10/31/2025 10:24 AM
Gunfire Investigation Leads to Additional Charges Following Forensic Match
10/31/2025 10:01 AM
Salem and Eugene Police collaborate to stop organized burglary ring
10/10/2025 3:10 PM
Coordinated Effort Leads to Arrest in Kidnapping and Assault Case
10/08/2025 8:23 AM
Help Build a Community Altar for Día de los Muertos
Salem Public Library invites you to bring in items to be added to a community ofrenda during the month of October.
09/29/2025 8:45 PM
Armed Suspect Arrested After Swift Officer Response
09/25/2025 11:40 AM
Shots fired – SWAT and Crisis Negotiators Secure Safe Resolution in Salem Standoff
09/25/2025 10:19 AM
Caught at the door – Robbery suspect nabbed leaving bank
09/25/2025 9:59 AM
Traffic Team investigating fatal bicycle collision
09/25/2025 9:54 AM
Pedestrian dies in early morning collision, investigation ongoing
09/25/2025 9:50 AM
Police investigating two separate overnight fatal shootings
08/27/2025 11:56 AM
