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Salem, OR 97309-3986
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Police investigating two separate overnight fatal shootings
08/27/2025 11:56 AM
Two arrested in ATM jackpotting attempt
07/29/2025 5:45 PM
Moving train strikes, kills man on tracks
07/26/2025 3:23 PM
July 14 City Council Meeting Will Be Virtual
07/08/2025 3:41 PM
Fees for library meeting rooms, out-of-area cards to increase
Some fees for Salem Public Library meeting rooms and out-of-area cards will increase on July 1, 2025 as part of the new Fiscal Year 2026 Fee Schedule adopted by the Salem City Council.
06/26/2025 4:59 PM
Applications open for the library's Teen Advisory Board
Interested in being more involved in the Salem Public Library Teen Scene? TAB is a leadership development program for middle and high school-aged youth. Anyone entering grade 6-11 may apply through Monday, July 7.
06/19/2025 8:57 PM
Shooting in west Salem leaves one injured, suspect in custody
06/18/2025 10:41 PM
Level Up at Your Library with the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge
Readers of every age are invited to be a part of the Level Up at Your Library Summer Reading Challenge! It is easy and fun to participate! Registration is open now through ReadSquared online or the ReadSquared app, available for mobile devices: https://salemoregon.readsquared.com/
06/09/2025 8:16 PM
Improvements to Four Neighborhood Parks Coming This Summer
05/30/2025 12:45 PM
One in custody after shooting and burglary
05/12/2025 2:33 PM
Salem's Proposed Budget Advances to City Council
05/09/2025 10:46 AM
Altercation ends in multiple stabbings, leaving one person dead and another injured
05/08/2025 1:04 PM
Suspect in shoplift incident arrested at local park
05/07/2025 1:05 PM
Historic Landmarks Commission Celebrates Historic Preservation Month
05/02/2025 4:11 PM
Teen in custody after shooting incident in west Salem
04/30/2025 7:01 PM
Man arrested in connection with explosions in southeast Salem neighborhood
04/30/2025 6:53 PM
Cámaras de tráfico se expandirán en las ubicaciones existentes del sur de Salem
04/28/2025 1:22 PM
Photo enforcement program to expand at existing south Salem locations
04/28/2025 1:13 PM
What's Next for the City of Salem Budget?
04/18/2025 3:29 PM
Participate in the 2025 Library Road Trip!
Salem Public Library is part of the Chemeketa Cooperative Regional Library Service (CCRLS). You are invited to have an adventure visiting at least five of the member libraries in Marion, Polk, and Yamhill counties!
04/04/2025 7:03 PM
Enter the 2025 Historic Landmarks Commission Photo Contest
04/04/2025 2:27 PM
Traffic stop leads to seizure of drugs and gun, one in custody
03/31/2025 8:11 AM
Detectives search for additional victims in sex crimes case
03/26/2025 3:23 PM
Two arrested, four guns seized in warrant service at a residence in north-central Salem
03/21/2025 8:09 AM
Salem City Council Appoints Krishna Namburi Interim City Manager
03/13/2025 12:38 PM
Detectives search for suspect in stabbing at a local park
03/12/2025 4:36 PM
Salem Offers NFL Flag Football This Spring
• Grant will provide partial fee waivers for qualified Salem residents • Added spring activity will generate revenue for the City
03/07/2025 9:51 AM
Efficiency Committee Finds No Major Waste in Salem’s General Fund
03/04/2025 1:08 PM
Enter the Photo Contest for the Water Quality Report Front Cover
03/03/2025 11:23 AM
Salem City Council Puts Livability Levy on May 2025 Ballot
At their February 24 Salem City Council meeting, the Council voted unanimously to advance a plan to fund important community services to the May 20, 2025 ballot.
02/25/2025 7:40 AM
Take the March into Nonfiction Reading Challenge!
Readers and listeners (ages 0 - 18) are invited to take the non-fiction reading challenge and earn a prize!
02/22/2025 9:09 AM
Armed man arrested near hospital campus
02/19/2025 2:39 PM
Police search for woman, child abducted by armed ex-boyfriend
02/19/2025 12:10 PM
Armed man arrested after brief standoff
02/18/2025 9:03 AM
Mayor Presents 2025 State of the City Mar. 5
02/06/2025 3:30 PM