Local Non-Profits and For-Profits Invited to Apply for Funds

10/02/2024

Help Us Name Salem’s New All-Electric Street Sweeper!

Help us with a name by entering your name suggestion here. Contest open until October 11, 2024.

09/30/2024 7:00 AM

Traffic Alert: Liberty Street SE Construction Will Close Two Northbound Lanes Starting September 29

Beginning September 29, 2024, two northbound lanes on Liberty Street SE between Oak Street SE and Trade Street SE will close for construction.

09/25/2024 10:32 AM

Block 45 South Waterfront Downtown Salem Redevelopment Opportunity

09/24/2024 4:00 PM

Traffic Alert: Overnight Paving to Impact Traffic on Commercial Street SE Starting September 22, 2024

Commercial Street from Fabry Road SE to Interstate 5 may experience travel disrupted by paving activities over the next week.

09/20/2024 9:39 AM

Nighttime Construction Scheduled for Hilfiker Lane and Commercial Street Project

Hilfiker Lane SE near Commercial Street may experience travel disrupted as construction crews work to repave the intersection.

09/19/2024 1:23 PM

Salem in Motion: Updating Salem's Transportation System Plan

The City is updating our Transportation System Plan (TSP) to address a variety of existing and emerging challenges and priorities, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions from transportation and addressing equity in transportation investments and impacts.

09/19/2024 1:17 PM

State Grant Will Help Enhance Riverfront Park’s New Playground

09/19/2024 10:52 AM

Learn About Efforts to End Homelessness at a September 24 Town Hall

09/18/2024 3:14 PM

Salem Cultural, Atracciones Históricas y Subvenciones para Eventos Disponibles

09/16/2024 4:04 PM

Grants Available for Salem Events and Cultural and Historic Attractions

09/16/2024 4:01 PM

Man struck and killed by passing train

09/09/2024 1:46 PM

City of Salem Announces Speed Limit Reduction to 35 mph on Commercial Street SE

Commercial Street SE speed limits will be reduced from 40 mph to 35 mph starting in September.

09/03/2024 9:53 AM

One killed in motorcycle crash on Salem-Dallas Highway

08/30/2024 5:56 PM

Passing train strikes, kills man on tracks

08/30/2024 5:53 PM

City of Salem Appoints New Fire Chief

08/30/2024 9:54 AM

Emerald Ash Borer Detected in Marion County

08/29/2024 10:06 AM

Where is the WOW Van Now?

• The WOW Van serves as a mobile senior center approaching wellness in creative and energetic ways. • Four events are planned while Center 50+ is closed for annual maintenance.

08/22/2024 3:42 PM

Celebrate National Senior Center Month with Center 50+

• A full slate of Center 50+ events is planned in September • Join the Welcome Back Breakfast on Tuesday, September 3, 8:30-11:30 a.m.

08/22/2024 3:38 PM

Police investigate stabbing incident as a homicide

08/20/2024 3:07 PM

Person dies days after being struck by a vehicle in northeast Salem

08/18/2024 3:53 PM

Man on rail tracks killed by moving train

08/17/2024 10:21 AM

Divers recover the body of a man in the Willamette River

08/17/2024 8:50 AM

Traffic Alert: Macleay Road SE Closed to Traffic between Caplinger Road SE and Periwinkle Drive SE

Macleay Road SE will be closed in both directions between Caplinger Road SE and Periwinkle Drive SE starting August 19, 2024

08/15/2024 1:30 PM

Dispute leads to shots fired, one fatality, two wounded

08/12/2024 5:43 PM

Suspicious activity at neighborhood park leads to teens arrested, guns confiscated

08/11/2024 11:47 AM

Afternoon bank robbery in northeast Salem, suspect arrested

08/11/2024 11:42 AM

Salem-Willamette Valley Airport Gets an Upgrade from the TSA with Advanced 3-D Baggage Screening Technology

A new automated baggage screener provided by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is making travel more convenient at the Salem-Willamette Valley Airport.

08/08/2024 4:00 PM

Detectives make an arrest in a downtown shooting incident

08/07/2024 7:20 PM

City of Salem Announces Sport Court Improvements at River Road Park and Sumpter School Park

The City of Salem is expected to start improvements to the sports court facilities at River Road Park and Sumpter School Park

08/05/2024 11:03 AM

La ciudad de Salem anuncia mejoras en las canchas deportivas en River Road Park y Sumpter School Park

08/05/2024 10:55 AM

Suspect in domestic violence shooting arrested

08/02/2024 2:37 PM

Salem Reports Discharge of Sodium Bisulfite, Impacting Willow Lake Wastewater Treatment Facility

On Wednesday, July 31, 2024, 2,500 gallons of sodium bisulfite were discharged into the wastewater treatment collection system at Willow Lake Wastewater Treatment Facility.

08/01/2024 6:30 PM

Girls' Softball Championships Draw Thousands to Salem

• 2024 USA Softball Fastpitch 10B/12B Western National Championships run from July 27 to August 4 at the Wallace Marine Park ballfields • Competition play begins Monday at 8 a.m. and runs throughout the day and evening. The last scheduled game begins at 8 p.m. Sunday, August 3. Admission is free.

07/31/2024 9:35 AM

Dispute leads to gunfire, one hospitalized and two in custody

07/25/2024 10:14 PM