Metal detector alert leads to discovery of firearm at Sprague High School

12/03/2025 12:31 PM

Get Familiar with Oregon's New Standardized Recycling

12/01/2025

Some Downtown Streets to be Closed Nov. 28 for Holiday Parade

11/26/2025 10:03 AM

Single vehicle crash at construction zone results in fatality

11/19/2025 12:37 PM

Single‑vehicle crash results in fatality, investigation ongoing

11/14/2025 2:23 PM

Fall Leaf Management Helps Prevent Property Damage, Injuries

11/12/2025 10:15 AM

Free On-Street Parking in Salem Nov. 29 in Celebration of Small Business Day

• Free on-street parking downtown from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. on Sat., Nov. 29

11/07/2025 10:12 AM

Salem Encourages Neighbors to Support Families Impacted by Suspension of SNAP Benefits Through Donations to Local Food Banks

Salem City Council will consider donating $20,000 to the Marion Polk Food Share for their work in supporting families impacted by the suspension of SNAP benefits that took effect on Nov. 1.

11/06/2025 8:16 AM

Early morning Shots Fired Call Results in Two People Being Arrested

10/31/2025 10:47 AM

UPDATE: West Salem Hardware Burglar Sentenced to Four Years in Prison

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 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

City of Salem Partners with Boys & Girls Clubs for Red Ribbon Week Prevention Activities

10/23/2025 1:54 PM

Salem Park Upgrades Enter the Home Stretch

10/17/2025 2:59 PM

Salem and Eugene Police collaborate to stop organized burglary ring

10/10/2025 3:10 PM

Community Survey Finds Most Residents Satisfied with Salem Services, Concerned with Homelessness and Public Safety

10/08/2025 10:40 AM

Coordinated Effort Leads to Arrest in Kidnapping and Assault Case

10/08/2025 8:23 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

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

Felony arrest made in Park Avenue gunfire case

09/25/2025 10:21 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

Spray Fountains Remain Open Until October 1

09/24/2025 1:17 PM