Quitting my job to focus on Salem Summer.
Marion County asked a judge to pause a drawdown deeper than the dam has ever gone. I talked to Commissioner Kevin Cameron about why.
Three nights, nine bands, kids free
There is still time to celebrate the summer!
Salem is closing schools. What's decided, what's not, and the one question the district may not be able to answer yet.
See you at The Block Party! Then at On High! And who could forget about the after party?
Why the room costs so much, and why they keep it anyway
And that's not even the half of it? I must be dreaming.
What three property managers, a developer, and an apartment locator told me about where Salem is headed.
Vendor Markets, Live Music, and the World Cup Finale
We have the river. We have the crowd. We're missing one thing.
Salem Explained
Free movies under the stars, the Marion County Fair, Mean Girls, and everything else worth leaving the house for this weekend.
Things to Do
Nine months, one task force, zero consensus. Here's the story, from the people who were in the room.
The full story behind the fairgrounds, plus everything happening July 9-12
America 250 Celebrations and activities for in-between celebrations.
A conversation about safety, compassion, and accountability
Everything you need to know about this weekend and next. Catch your guide to fireworks in Salem and around Oregon!
Everyone wants a safer downtown. The fight is over what that means.
The entire city is a venue this weekend. Here's what to do in between sets.
Meet CASA, and the Superhero Run hitting Riverfront Park this Saturday.
Salem Stories
This weekend is JAM PACKED. Let's show up and make this the most poppin weekend of the summer!
So many events that pair excellently with a burger. There is still time to participate in Salem's first ever BURGER WEEK!!! Details below.
How a flea market kid, a Facebook message, and a food pod nobody remembers anymore turned into one of Salem's most beloved burger spots.
Berries baseball, Mavericks baseball, and so many opportunities to dance, dance, dance!
How will you spend the long weekend?
