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City Adds New Grant Program for North Salem Businesses
The Salem City Council recently approved a new pilot strategic grant program in the North Gateway Urban Renewal Area (URA).
02/07/2022
Celebration Launches Yaquina Hall Housing Constructon
The Salem Housing Authority, City of Salem and our project partners launched construction of Yaquina Hall housing February 2 with a golden shovel celebration.
02/03/2022 9:49 AM
Future ‘Village of Hope’ Location Chosen
Village of Hope," a Micro-Shelter community operated by Church @ the Park, will move to a new site when its Portland Road lease expires in May. Of three sites identified by Salem City Council for future micro-sheltering, 1280 Center St. NE has been chosen for the "Village of Hope."
02/03/2022
Residential Toolbox Grant Application Opens February 1
You may be able to enhance or restore your historically designated home with help from our Residential Toolbox Grant.
01/27/2022
ILEAD Impact Awards Recognize South Salem Teen and McKay Educator
ILEAD Youth Leadership Summit held their second live-streamed high school event on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. The one-day summit welcomed teens from all over Oregon representing 21 different high schools, including charters and home schools.
01/24/2022 8:56 AM
Sewer Line Improvements in Downtown Salem
The City of Salem will begin work on sewer line improvements near 420 Center St. and the old Nordstrom’s building in Salem, beginning the week of January 17, 2022.
01/18/2022
Mayor Presents 2022 State of the City Feb. 9
Salem Mayor Chuck Bennett will present the 2022 State of the City on Wednesday, February 9, at noon, at the Salem Convention Center.
01/14/2022
City Seeks Your Ideas for Improvements
01/13/2022 3:52 PM
Salem City Councilor Andersen Announces Resignation
01/13/2022 1:19 PM
Salem City Councilor Andersen Announces Resignation
01/13/2022 1:19 PM
City Seeks Your Ideas for Improvements
Tell us what you think!
01/13/2022
Test-kk
01/12/2022 3:40 PM
City of Salem Residents to Receive 30 Percent Discount on Flood Insurance Premiums
The Federal Emergency Management Agency created the voluntary Community Rating System (CRS) program to recognize local efforts to reduce flood risk, and to reward communities, their residents, and businesses by saving them money on flood insurance premiums.
01/10/2022 3:55 PM
Murals and Signs in Salem
The City of Salem would like to address recent concerns circulating in social media about a wall sign on a local business within City limits.
01/03/2022
Think There's Nothing to Do This Summer? We Have 10 Good Ideas
We're offering you more fun in-person activities while maintaining safe practices.
11/24/2021 12:10 AM
Help Honor Salem's Volunteers
We rely heavily on the skills, time, talent, and energy of Salem residents on issues of importance.
11/24/2021 12:09 AM
Grand Opening of Frank Mauldin Ozone Treatment Facility
A ribbon cutting and celebration marks the completion of the City of Salem's new state-of-the-art ozone water treatment facility.
11/24/2021 12:08 AM
Upcoming Closure Planned for Cascades Gateway Park
The City of Salem will close Cascades Gateway Park to the public on August 19, 2021 at 5 p.m.
11/24/2021 12:07 AM
Final Draft of Climate Action Plan Released
11/23/2021 10:24 AM
Community Adopts 100 Micro-Shelters to Ease Salem Sheltering Crisis
Since a mid-August 2021 event at Riverfront Park, a group of community volunteers has collected 100 micro-shelter donations.
11/04/2021
City Unveils Climate Action Plan, Public Comment Invited Through November
The City of Salem invites the public to review and comment on a draft of the Salem Climate Action Plan. The plan is the result of a year-long process involving many stakeholders across the community.
10/18/2021
Comprehensive Plan Draft, Proposed Maps to be presented to Council, Planning Commission
Update to the Salem Area Comprehensive Plan aims to align future growth and development with the community's priorities.
09/20/2021
Free Lunchtime Talks Focus on Getting Ready for Disaster
05/05/2021
Salem Bringing New Ozone Treatment Facility Online to Ensure Clean and Safe Drinking Water During Algae Season
04/28/2021
Share Your Thoughts on Proposed Zoning Changes.
Interactive map allows you to comment on proposed zoning for specific properties.
04/28/2021
We are Celebrating 45 Years as a Tree City USA!
04/22/2021
Explore Salem's Early Chinese Community and Renewed Qing Ming Celebration
04/21/2021 12:07 PM
Renovation in Miniature: Refreshing the Library Dollhouse
04/15/2021
Trouble Paying Your Utilities? Help is Available
04/13/2021
Council Approves Three Projects to Boost Water System Resilience
04/13/2021
City of Salem Presents Proposed 2022 Budget April 14
04/08/2021
Make Your Voice Heard on Salem's Future at Gen Z Forums
Join one of three forums for ages 14-22 to share your ideas for Salem's future.
04/07/2021
Learn How to Assess Your Storm-Damaged Trees
04/06/2021
Fewer Crashes, Pedestrian Safety are Goals of New Traffic Cameras
03/26/2021
City Crews Continue Post-Storm Repair and Clean-up
03/23/2021