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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 ballfieldsCompetition 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. Spectator admission is free. Salem, Ore. – Almost 900 players on 59 softball teams, along with thousands of their fans and supporters, are converging on Salem this week for the 2024 USA Softball Fastpitch 10B/12B Western Natio
Dispute leads to gunfire, one hospitalized and two in custody (Photo)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: July 25, 2024Dispute leads to gunfire, one hospitalized and two in custodySalem, Ore. — At approximately 1:40 p.m. today, emergency personnel responded to the Arco AMPM at 3820 Portland RD NE on a call of shots fired. Witnesses reported that earlier in the day the suspect, identified as Rafael Lucas Jr., age 34 of Salem, was attempting to start a fight with several members of a construction crew working in the store parking lot. Lucas returned after
West Salem's 2nd Street NW Improvements Complete Ahead of Schedule
Salem, Ore - The City of Salem has reopened 2nd Street NW after extensive improvements from Wallace Road NW to Gerth Avenue NW. Plans to update this corridor began in 2010 with the design and construction of 2nd Street NW from Gerth Avenue NW to Rosemont Avenue NW. After nearly 15 years, residents and City staff are excited about the completed street and the revitalization of the West Salem neighborhood and business district. A notable achievement of this project was finishing the connection of
Salem's Yaquina Hall Project Receives National Community Impact Award (Photo)
Salem, Ore. – Salem has been awarded a national NOVOGRADAC award for Residential Development that Best Exemplifies Major Community Impact for the adaptive reuse of Yaquina Hall using historic tax credits.Yaquina Hall, located at 2720 B Street NE, was built in 1947 and formerly served as an Oregon State Hospital Nursing building. The restored building reopened in 2023 as a 52-unit supportive housing development designed to address the needs of vulnerable populations, including those with serious
Traffic Alert: D Street NE Closed to Traffic between Capitol Street NE and 14th Street NE (Photo)
Salem, Ore. — The City of Salem is warning drivers who use D Street NE that the road will be closed in both directions between Capitol Street NE and 14th Street NE at the Union Pacific railroad crossing beginning Wednesday, July 31, 2024, from 6 p.m. to Thursday, August 1, 2024, at 1 p.m. The closure is necessary to make railroad crossing repairs at the intersection. Traffic will be detoured in both directions as construction is taking place. Location: D Street NE closed to traffic between Capit
Hoopla is Celebrating Year 25 as Oregon's Premiere 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament in Salem (Photo)
-The map that was attached to this release did not show the correct street closures.-Salem, Ore. — Hoopla will bring more than 1,000 teams, 5,000 participants, and 1,000 volunteers to the streets of Salem. Athletes of all skills and ages will lace up their sneakers and compete against the backdrop of the Oregon State Capitol grounds in downtown Salem. Go to http://oregonhoopla.com to learn more.On Monday, July 22, several road closures will begin and may impact travel around the Oregon State Cap
Marion County Crash Team Investigating Pedestrian Fatality (Photo)
Just before 10 AM this morning 911 callers reported a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle on State Street near 47th Ave SE. Deputies and emergency medical services personnel responded to the scene, lifesaving efforts were attempted at the scene, tragically the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. State Street was closed between 46th Ave and 47th Ave for approximately three hours while investigators from the Marion County CRASH Team processed the scene. Investigators determined a sil
Group ride from Bike Peddler to MIG Fest
<div>START: Sat, 20 Jul 2024 12:45:00 <br>END: Sat, 20 Jul 2024 14:00:00 <br>A fun, casual group ride through Riverfront and Minto Brown Island parks. We’ll meet at the shop at 12:45pm and</div>
Sketching on Location: Inside and Out with Katy Vigeland
<div>START: Sat, 20 Jul 2024 09:00:00 <br>END: Sat, 20 Jul 2024 15:00:00 <br>Spend the day sketching at various locations with Art Department as our homebase.
In the morning while the weather is</div>
El grupo de trabajo de ingresos se acerca a la estrategia de financiamiento para servicios clave de la ciudad
En enero de 2024, 27 miembros de un Grupo de Trabajo designado por el Concejo Municipal comenzaron a discutir más de 40 opciones para recaudar los ingresos necesarios para financiar servicios que no tienen un flujo de ingresos dedicado. En su última reunión en junio de 2024, el Grupo de Trabajo acordó por unanimidad presentar ocho opciones al Concejo Municipal. Cuatro miembros del Grupo de Tareas; Becky Beaman, Russ Beaton, Scott Cantonwine y TJ Sullivan presentaron las recomendaciones al Concej
Ayude a celebrar a los voluntarios de la comunidad de Salem
Miles de voluntarios trabajan para hacer Salem mejor cada año.Presentar las nominaciones de reconocimiento a los voluntarios antes del 5 de agosto.Salem, Ore. – ¿Conoce a un vecino o amigo/a que es voluntario y tiene un impacto positivo en la comunidad? La ciudad de Salem está buscando nominaciones para premios de reconocimiento a voluntarios cuyos proyectos y acciones apoyen la misión, visión y valores de la ciudad de Salem. Los voluntarios hacen una contribución significativa para mejorar la
Help Celebrate Salem's Community Volunteers
Thousands of volunteers work to make Salem better every year.Submit volunteer recognition nominations by August 5.Salem, Ore. – Do you know a neighbor or friend who volunteers and makes a positive impact on the community? The City of Salem is seeking nominations for volunteer recognition awards whose projects and actions support the mission, vision and values of the City of Salem. Volunteers make a significant contribution toward making the Salem community better. The City relies on the skills,
Revenue Task Force Moves Closer to Funding Strategy for Key City Services
In January 2024, 27 members of a City Council appointed Task Force began discussion of more than 40 options to raise the revenue necessary to fund services that do not have a dedicated revenue stream. At their final meeting in June 2024, the Task Force unanimously agreed to present eight options to City Council. Four members of the Task Force; Becky Beaman, Russ Beaton, Scott Cantonwine, and TJ Sullivan presented the recommendations to City Council Monday, July 15. Early in the process, the Task
Tom’s Elton Tribute
<div>START: Wed, 17 Jul 2024 19:17:00 <br>END: Wed, 17 Jul 2024 23:17:00 <br>The world’s number one Elton John tribute band are coming to play All The Hits by Elton John.
The spectacular</div>
Salem Begins Invasive Plants Treatment in the Oxbow Slough
Starting July 22, Oxbow Slough in Minto-Brown Island Park will be closed periodically for herbicide treatments to remove invasive Ludwigia.Ludwigia forms as a dense mat reducing habitat for wildlife.Learn more at Restoring the Willamette RiverSalem, Ore. — This summer, Oxbow Slough in Minto-Brown Island Park will undergo treatment to remove the invasive plant, Ludwigia hexapetala, as part of a new five-year partnership with Willamette Riverkeeper. This effort mirrors the successful project previ
Deputies Respond to Dunlap Lake Recreational Area, outside of Detroit (Photo)
Yesterday morning, July 15, 2024, at just before 8:00 a.m. deputies were called to Dunlap Lake in rural Marion County for a possible drowning. A 3-year-old boy was reported to have fallen into the water and was found in the lake by their father. Emergency responders from the Idanha-Detroit Fire District, Lyons Ambulance Service, and the Marion County Sheriff’s Office responded to the rural lake. Life-saving efforts were attempted at the scene, tragically the child did not survive and was pronoun
Salem's Ozone Treatment Facility Ensures Safe Drinking Water for Salem Customers
Salem, Ore - The Geren Island Water Treatment Facility continues to safeguard Salem’s drinking water from cyanotoxins (Microcystin and Cylindrospermopsin). Thanks to multiple investments in water treatment technologies including enhanced filtration systems, ozone treatment, and chlorination processes, Salem’s drinking water remains safe for all water customers.A recent Harmful Algal Bloom Advisory issued by the Oregon Health Authority has provided guidance for recreational users of the North San
Red Flag Warning Issued for Northern and Central Willamette Valley and Salem
Complete Burn Ban Has Now Been IssuedSalem, Ore. — Red Flag Alert webFire officials have issued a complete Burn Ban for the City of Salem, effective immediately and extending through Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. Conditions will be re-evaluated on Wednesday, July 17. This burn ban is being issued due to the possibility of isolated thunderstorms where lightning and critically dry fuels may result in numerous fire starts. There is a 10% chance for wind gusts over 50 mph from the stronges
Red Flag Warning Issued for Northern and Central Willamette Valley and Salem
A Red Flag Warning has been issued starting today, July 16, 2024, at 1 p.m. through Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 8 a.m. PST. Conditions caused by forecasted wind patterns and low relative humidity could lead to the rapid spread of fires, posing a significant threat to life and property. There is a possibility for isolated thunderstorms where lightning and critically dry fuels may result in numerous fire starts. A 10% chance for wind gusts over 50 mph from the strongest storms is forecast throug
Family Fun Friday
<div>START: Fri, 12 Jul 2024 20:00:00 <br>END: Fri, 12 Jul 2024 21:00:00 <br>Need activities to keep the young ones entertained this summer without a screen?
Then join us for Family Fun Fridays! Our</div>