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

City Crews Continue Post-Storm Repair and Clean-up

03/23/2021

Renewable Power Generation Takes Off at Salem Facility

03/19/2021

Share Your Input on Salem Climate Action Plan Strategy Ideas

City Council set a goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions 50% from 2016 levels by 2035 and becoming a "net zero" city by 2050, which means balancing between emitting greenhouse gas emissions and removing carbon from the atmosphere.

03/19/2021

Help Shape Salem's Future! Join Us for Policy Meetings

Each week, we will focus on a different topic, with virtual meetings every Wednesday at 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

03/13/2021

Community Policing Performance Audit

03/11/2021

City Council Accepts Our Salem Vision

Vision sets a high-level framework for detailed work ahead on policies, zoning map changes, and zoning code updates

03/10/2021

Salem City Council Approves Strategic Plan for Next Five Years

03/09/2021 11:18 AM

Waterfalls and Library Books are Key Themes of New Art

03/05/2021

Salem Could Meet Greenhouse Gas Reduction Goal

03/03/2021

Our Salem Vision Goes to City Council March 8

If accepted, the vision will be used as the foundation of the future update of Salem Comprehensive Plan, zoning code and zoning map

03/02/2021

Minto-Brown Island Park Opens; Free City Storm Debris Drop Sites Open Through March 7

02/22/2021

Emergency Declaration Issued in Salem for Winter Storm Conditions

02/22/2021