Talks between the Salem Area Mass Transit District and representatives from a coalition of six business and real estate groups, and citizens were halted last week, Cherriots said in a press release. The two groups formed a task force to find a compromise after a proposed payroll tax sparked frustration last year. To comment on…

A small team of young adults – some of whom have faced gang violence, homelessness and other challenges – are staffing a new food truck serving up tacos, burritos and other dishes outside a local hardware store.

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Local counselor and nonprofit owner Sonny Saltalamachia recently celebrated the launch of a food truck employing youth impacted by gangs, homelessness and mental health challenges. Among the staff is a victim of the 2024 Bush’s Pasture Park shooting, who recently graduated high school early with As and Bs on his report card. To comment on…

Fourth of July events in Salem include a free fireworks display at the Oregon State Fairgrounds, a lively family parade in a northeast neighborhood and a Marion Berries jersey giveaway for the first 500 fans.

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This week in Salem, the Marion Berries baseball team will play against the Portland Pickles at home, a new outdoor market will open downtown and Chemeketa Community College’s production of “Mean Girls the Musical” will show at Riverfront Park.

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Salem police arrested a man Sunday evening, June 28, after a local father reported that a stranger tried to kidnap his son while outside an apartment complex.

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Only one citizen petition is on track for November ballot, a drop from previous election cycles.

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This month, local artists will share their interpretations of America’s 250th anniversary, and the Salem Art Association will showcase ceramics and sketches by studio artist Mya Cluff.

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See photos from the 2026 World Beat Festival, held at Salem’s Riverfront Park the weekend of June 26.

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Under the cover of rain tents, this year’s World Beat Festival in Salem highlighted the cultures of Pacific Islanders through music, dance and art. Thousands attended to enjoy performances and learn hands-on activities.

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Minimum hourly wages for Oregon workers will rise by 50 cents per hour on Wednesday, July 1.

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On Thursday, June 25, Church at the Park celebrated the completion of its Village of Hope microshelter expansion, which added 35 beds and increased accessibility to the central Salem site. The project aims to get more people off a waitlist of 3,000 people, amid rising rates of senior homelessness. To comment on this story, use…

The three owners of Oregon’s sole record pressing plant, Object Permanence Records, began making vinyl at their small warehouse north of downtown Salem just three weeks ago. Their space gives local bands a nearby option to order vinyl – something that is often outsourced to Europe. To comment on this story, use the form at…

Tony L. Williams, the 43-year-old Bend man accused in the Salem Union Gospel Mission mass stabbing, was released back into jail this week after a Marion County judge found him mentally fit to participate in court.

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The city of Salem was one of 300 cities from around the world to join the Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Youth Climate Action Fund. The city, as part of the program, will get $50,000 to disburse as mini grants to youth-led climate initiatives that benefit the community. The program is currently seeking applicants ages 15-24. To comment…

The highly-anticipated proposal of ways to jumpstart Oregon’s economic development came in response to Gov. Tina Kotek’s push for more economic development in the state last year.

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After almost six months of silence from Marion County Commissioner Danielle Bethell on a public records request, Salem Reporter is suing her and the county to enforce the law requiring her to respond.

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This year’s World Beat Festival, running Friday, June 26, through Sunday, June 28, at Riverfront Park will feature fire dancers, dragon boat races and food from around the world. The festival has lower prices this year, and new food and vendors to explore. To comment on this story, use the form at the end of…

A group of 17 high school students specializing in construction at Salem’s Career Technical Education Center built an award-winning western-style saloon playhouse in a spring competition after months of prep work.

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