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Sex Offender Notification
DATE: 10/25/2024Marion County Sheriff’s Office is releasing the following information pursuant to ORS163A.215, which authorizes Community Corrections to inform the public when the release of information will enhance public safety and protection. The individual who appears on this notification has been convicted of a sex offense that requires registration with the Oregon State Police. Additionally, this person’s criminal history places them in a classification level which reflects the potential t
Sex Offender Notification
DATE: 10/25/2024Marion County Sheriff’s Office is releasing the following information pursuant to ORS163A.215, which authorizes Community Corrections to inform the public when the release of information will enhance public safety and protection.The individual who appears on this notification has been convicted of a sex offense that requires registration with the Oregon State Police. Additionally, this person’s criminal history places them in a classification level which reflects the potential
Salem Housing Authority has received its second award following the restoration of Yaquina Hall. (Photo)
Yaquina Hall, a historic building, has been repurposed into a residential hall comprising 51 one-bedroom units and one studio unit (52 total units) to provide on-site supportive services that will address the unique needs of the community members experiencing homelessness and those with disabilities in developing permanent housing. It is situated on the grounds of the former nurses' dormitory at the Oregon State Hospital Campus. In June 2023, in Salem, Oregon, Yaquina Hall received the Ben Maxwe
Find Your Purpose at the Center 50+ Harvest Party Volunteer Fair
30 organizations will join Center 50+ to share their volunteer opportunitiesCommunity service and involvement is a key part of the Center 50+ missionSalem, Ore. – Come trick-or-treat and enjoy the sweet feeling of finding a place where you can make a difference in your community. Center 50+ is hosting a Harvest Party Volunteer Fair on Wednesday, October 30, from 2 to 4 p.m.“Senior Volunteers are an asset to every organization in this community,” said Marilyn Daily, director of Center 50+. “We ar
Watercolor Line and Wash for Beginners with Claire Diehl
<div>START: Sun, 20 Oct 2024 13:00:00 <br>END: Sun, 20 Oct 2024 16:00:00 <br>Line and wash watercolor is an easy and fun way to enhance a watercolor painting. In this class, we will</div>
Project Chamber Music: Willamette Valley presents ‘Song & Dance – celebrating the piano quartet’
<div>START: Sat, 19 Oct 2024 19:30:00 <br>END: Sat, 19 Oct 2024 21:00:00 <br>Once again, Project Chamber Music represents the absolute best in the genre, bringing together a roster of all-star musicians from</div>
Ink in October Inspiration
<div>START: Sat, 19 Oct 2024 17:15:00 <br>END: Sat, 19 Oct 2024 18:15:00 <br>Do you want to participate in Inktober but have a hard time keeping going? We’ll get together to draw and</div>
The Joy of Sketching
<div>START: Sat, 19 Oct 2024 10:30:00 <br>END: Sat, 19 Oct 2024 16:30:00 <br>Whatever your skill level, novice to experienced, there is always something new to explore in sketching. Whether it’s different techniques,</div>
Spooky Yoga at CreativiTee
<div>START: Fri, 18 Oct 2024 18:00:00 <br>END: Fri, 18 Oct 2024 20:00:00 <br>Join us Friday, Oct. 18, as we celebrate Halloween with a one-hour flow practice led by Catherine Albertini, and this</div>
Needle Felting Class – Pumpkin
<div>START: Thu, 17 Oct 2024 20:00:00 <br>END: Thu, 17 Oct 2024 18:00:00 <br>This class will help with teaching how to make basic shapes with needle felting and will make it possible to</div>
Salem Celebrates the Volunteers Who Make Our Community Better
Over the past year, 3,616 volunteers have contributed 158,716 hours with the City to make our community betterEach year Salem honors volunteers who help make our community better. Salem, Ore. – Volunteers help keep the City of Salem running. Whether they serve on advisory boards, work on behalf of seniors, provide neighborhood emergency response, or serve in their neighborhood associations, parks or libraries, they help make our community a better place for all. Sunday afternoon, October 20, the
Poll Reveals Limited Voter Enthusiasm To Raise Taxes for City of Salem General Fund Services
Salem, Ore. — Results of the City of Salem 2024 Priorities and Preferences Survey show a community that is divided on adding new funding through property tax levies to support important public services. The survey, commissioned by the City of Salem, engaged more than 400 potential voters on the issue of future funding options for the City of Salem’s General Fund. The survey found that while Salem residents support public safety, parks, and library services, 60% of respondents expressed hesitatio
Traffic Alert: Macleay Road SE Closed for Westbound Traffic between Caplinger Road SE and Periwinkle Drive SE (Photo)
Salem, Ore. — The City of Salem is warning drivers who use Macleay Road SE that a half street closure for west-bound traffic is planned between Caplinger Road SE and Periwinkle Drive SE starting Monday, October 14, 2024, to Sunday, October 27, 2024. Local access will be available to all residences in the area. Signs pointing to traffic detours will be in place; drivers are advised to watch for traffic signs and follow all instructions from crews working in the area.Location: Macleay Road SE is c
Retired Marion County Sheriff, Jason Myers, Passes Away at the age of 56 (Photo)
On October 7, 2024, Retired Sheriff Jason Myers passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family members following an extensive battle with cancer. Sheriff Myers began his career in law enforcement at the age of 18 when he became a cadet with the Salem Police Department. Shortly after becoming a Salem Police cadet, he was hired by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office as a Summer Park Cadet. After serving during the summers as a Cadet, he joined the Marion County Reserve Deputy Program. In S
Suspect in July shooting incident arrested
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: October 3, 2024Suspect in July shooting incident arrestedSalem, Ore. — Salem Police officers today arrested the suspects involved in a July shooting incident in northeast Salem.On July 9, 2024, Salem Police patrol officers responded to a report of an injured man in the 2000 block of Lancaster DR NE. Officers located a man with multiple gunshot wounds and provided medical aid to him before paramedics arrived.The victim, 32-year-old Allen Michael Harmon
Local Non-Profits and For-Profits Invited to Apply for Funds
City of Salem Federal Funding Pre-Application Opens Oct. 18, 2024Salem, Ore. – Eligible non-profits and for-profits serving Salem residents are invited to submit proposals for City of Salem Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and HOME Investment Partnership funding. Applicable funds are for the 2025 Program Year, beginning July 1, 2025.Funding priorities are based on the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and include: Supporting efforts to end homelessness, expand affordable housing, provide supp
Help Us Name Salem's New All-Electric Street Sweeper! (Photo)
Help us with a name by entering your name suggestion here. Contest open until October 11, 2024.The eSwingo 200+ EV Sweeper is a fully electric compact sweeper capable of picking up leaves and debris in narrow spaces like park trails, bike paths, and narrow alleys.This project has been made possible by DEQ’s Oregon Clean Fuels Program via the PGE Drive Change Fund, established in 2019.Salem, Ore. —The City of Salem is excited to announce the arrival of our newest fully electric compact sweeper an
West Salem Schools Placed on Lockdown
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: September 27, 2024 CONTACT: Salem Police Communications Office | [email protected] West Salem Schools Placed on Lockdown Salem, Ore. — Earlier this afternoon the school district and police received unconfirmed reports that a student with a firearm may be near but outside of West Salem High School. Salem Keizer School District engaged their safety and security systems and worked with Salem Police responding pe
Traffic Alert: Liberty Street SE Construction Will Close Two Northbound Lanes Starting September 29 (Photo)
Salem, Ore. — Beginning September 29, 2024, two northbound lanes on Liberty Street SE between Oak Street SE and Trade Street SE will close. This closure is required for repairs and improvements connecting the bridge over Pringle Creek with Liberty Street SE.The project is expected to last four weeks and involve a combination of daytime and nighttime work, weather permitting. This project, approved by voters as part of the 2022 Safety and Livability Bond, includes replacing non-compliant ADA curb
Celebre la herencia hispana local con ¡Viva Salem! Todos Unidos 28 de septiembre
Salem, Ore. – La Ciudad de Salem reunirá música en vivo, artistas, artistas y vendedores de comida y artesanías en una celebración de la herencia hispana, ¡Viva Salem! Todos Unidos, el sábado 28 de septiembre, de 12 a 6 p.m.Este evento tiene la intención de reunir a toda nuestra comunidad para celebrar uno de los bloques de construcción cultural más importantes de Salem. Salem se beneficia de nuestra gente ricamente diversa y sus contribuciones a nuestra comunidad. El evento es apto para persona