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440 Church St. SE
Salem, Oregon 97301
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City of Salem
City Manager's Office
PO Box 14300
Salem, OR 97309-3986
503-588-7272
info@cityofsalem.net
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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.
Our goal is to keep you informed because your voice matters. By staying connected, you can participate in decisions that shape our community. You can also learn how city projects and services impact your neighborhood and daily life. Explore the many ways to stay informed and get involved below.
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/
You can also find them on our website on the following pages:
Planning Notices and Decisions
Invitations to bid are published on a separate website. Details are on the Contracts, Bids & Purchasing web page
Stay updated with our eNewsletters! Subscribe to the Salem Connection for weekly updates or choose topic-specific newsletters that interest you.
- Salem Connection - Salem's weekly news update publishes each Friday
- Clean Streams Newsletter
- Climate Action Plan
- Planning Projects and Updates
- Library Updates
- Neighborhood Services
- Park Planning
- Recreation Services
- Urban Development
- Community Planning and Development Bulletin
Read the latest press releases and news updates.
Open Data Portal
Discover more about Salem through our open data tools and interactive maps:
- Data Salem: Access city information 24/7 through our open data portal. Data Salem: Open Data Portal
- Story Maps: Explore interactive maps to learn about neighborhoods, city projects, and community solutions. Story Maps
City Invites Community Members to Follow and Participate in Budget Process
02/11/2026 8:29 AM
Salem Police Seek Public Assistance in Attempted Murder Investigation
02/13/2026 11:47 AM
City Reports Financial and Operational Trends Through FY 2026 Quarter 2
02/13/2026 10:06 AM
Salem Police Seek Public Assistance in Attempted Murder Investigation
02/13/2026 9:53 AM
Salem Police Seek Public Assistance in Attempted Murder Investigation
02/13/2026 8:31 AM
Multi-Agency Effort Leads to Arrest of Armed Robbery Suspect
02/09/2026 10:47 AM
Salem Police Respond to Bar Incident; Multiple Arrests Made
02/09/2026 10:27 AM
Social Service Fund, Air Service Recruitment, Emergency Declaration Update All Head to Council
02/06/2026 10:21 AM
Salem Police Arrest Suspect in Attempted Arson Case
02/05/2026 2:36 PM
Salem Detectives Investigating Two Suspicious Death Cases – One Arrest Made
02/02/2026 4:29 PM
Joint Effort Between Salem Police and ATF Leads to Arrest and Firearms Seizure in Road Rage Case
01/30/2026 1:01 PM
Safe, Clean and Healthy Salem Makes Progress
01/30/2026 11:12 AM
Police Pursuit Leads to Arrest of Armed Robbery Suspect and Gun Seizure
01/29/2026 8:36 AM
Precision Policework Leads to Arrest and Seizure of Firearms and Drugs
01/29/2026 8:28 AM
Search Warrant Served in Connection with Ongoing Investigation
01/26/2026 10:24 AM
La Unidad de Crimines Violentos realiza una detención en un caso de robo en octubre
01/26/2026 10:17 AM
Salem Police Violent Crimes Unit Makes Arrest in October Robbery Case
01/26/2026 10:13 AM
Salem Police Respond to Train vs. Pedestrian Incident
01/26/2026 10:10 AM
Salem Police and Oregon State Police Manage Immigration Rally at State Capitol
01/26/2026 10:03 AM
2026-01-15 Salem Police Traffic Team Investigates First Fatal Motorcycle Crash of 2026
01/26/2026 9:53 AM
Leaders Seek Ways to Reduce Future Budget Shortfall
01/16/2026 3:09 PM
Salem Reads 2026: Read the Book. Discuss the Topics. Enjoy the Programs
Salem Reads 2026 featuring Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt gets underway on Tuesday, February 3 at Salem Public Library. The community-wide reading project is sponsored by the Salem Public Library Foundation.
01/15/2026 10:05 AM
Board and Commission Applicants will Require Background Checks
01/12/2026 8:30 AM
Suspect Arrested in Stabbing Incident; Victim in Stable Condition
01/09/2026 3:34 PM
Suspect Arrested Following Menacing Incident; Firearms Seized
01/09/2026 2:25 PM
Take Part in the Great Kindness Challenge at Salem Public Library!
Salem Public Library encourages Salem-area kids and teens to spread kindness this January!
12/30/2025 4:19 PM
Strategic Investigations Unit Nets 13 Firearms and Significant Drug Haul
12/30/2025 11:32 AM
Two Arrested After November Shooting - Detectives Remove Violent Offenders and Illegal Guns From Salem Streets
12/30/2025 11:27 AM
Arson Suspect Arrested Following Investigation into October Apartment Fire
12/30/2025 11:15 AM
Arson and Robbery Suspect in Custody Following Morning Crime Spree
12/30/2025 11:05 AM
SWAT and Crisis Negotiators end shotgun assault standoff with peaceful surrender
12/30/2025 11:00 AM
Joint Operation Targets Gun and Drug Trafficking in Salem and Portland
12/30/2025 10:51 AM
Suspect Arrested in Kidnapping Investigation, Firearm and Evidence Recovered
12/29/2025 11:34 AM
Driver Arrested for DUII in Fatal Crash on Lancaster Drive NE
12/29/2025 10:31 AM
Flooding Anticipated Along Salem Waterways
12/19/2025 11:26 AM
