8+ hour, 52+ min ago  (104+ words) A new developer is stepping in to helm the $150-million transformation of the former home of Truitt Bros. Cannery north of downtown Salem. New developer plans grocery store, restaurants at former Salem cannery A new developer is stepping in to…...

21+ hour, 31+ min ago  (143+ words) The city of Salem is warning residents to avoid contact with a portion of Pringle Creek after it was contaminated with untreated sewage. About 165 gallons of sewage spilled into the creek from a leak in a 42-inch sewer pipe that…...

22+ hour, 18+ min ago  (353+ words) Location: 850 45th Ave. NE Youth across the city, especially those with financial barriers, will now be able to play soccer at the new Final Pass Field in northeast Salem. Capital Futbol Club hosted a grand opening March 14 at the East Salem…...

6+ day, 21+ hour ago  (440+ words) Two historic Oregon white oaks in a northeast Salem neighborhood, slated for removal in April, may be saved after all. The city of Salem plans to do more testing, including sonar tomography, to determine how extensive fungal rot is in…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (83+ words) Everett Koontz helped carve the original 42 horses for Salem's Riverfront Carousel and taught countless others the art of woodcarving, ... Prolific Salem carousel woodcarver dies at 86 Everett Koontz, one of the original and most prolific carvers on Salem's Riverfront Carousel, has…...

3+ week, 9+ hour ago  (318+ words) A new 34-bed medical detox and recovery center is slated to open in May at Bridgeway Community Health's Front Street campus in north downtown Salem. Bridgeway, which provides detox, addiction recovery, mental health therapy, primary medical care, and problem gambling…...

3+ week, 18+ hour ago  (74+ words) White's Restaurant in Salem celebrates 90 years with 1936 prices and an open house. Learn about its long history. Salem restaurant marks 90 years with 1936-era prices White's Restaurant will celebrate its 90th anniversary on March 4 by offering select menu items at 1936-era prices....

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (1526+ words) On a recent cold and dry morning, Salem Police officer Kevin Ramirez drove a side-by-side ATV through briar-lined footpaths onto muddy trails at Wallace Marine Park. Officer Sean Bennett and Sgt. Jeff Wiedemann kept lookout for new tents near the…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (255+ words) Violent crime and property crime in Salem decreased in 2025 compared to 2024, according to a report released Feb. 9 by Salem Police Department. Police leaders noted a significant decline of 20.2% in violent crime, including a reduction of more than half in the…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (116+ words) Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics purchased the former RAM Restaurant & Brewery property on the edge of the Salem Hospital campus near downtown. Salem Health buys former restaurant and brewery land in online auction Corrections & clarifications: Salem Health does not own the…...