The two-person Graffiti Abatement Team works seven days a week to cover graffiti on fences, utility boxes, and public signs across Salem, handling thousands of taggings each year.
Staff members Jason Estes and Ashlyn Chess keep streets clean for the community.
Statesman Journal’s 'Is It Legal?' series explains some of Oregon's odd laws for residents who want to know more about state rules.
The series makes it easier for readers to understand how these unique laws affect the community & offers clear, simple explanations.
On Aug. 7, the Salem Tennis & Swim Club on Lone Oak hosted the annual Pacific Northwest Sectional Wheelchair Tennis Championships with adapted tennis athletes competing for a $3,000 prize pool, while local fans enjoyed the competitive matches (photos by Salem Reporter).
Pentacle Theatre has announced its 2027 season, featuring shows like Pride and Prejudice, Rocky Horror Picture Show and Matilda.
The lineup will run from January through the season's end at the downtown theater (324 52nd Ave. N.W.).
Salem Fire Department briefed councilors Monday night on its year-old ambulance system that was taken over from Falck Northwest on July 1, 2025 because of staffing shortages and slow responses.
The system runs satisfactorily, but sustainable finances are expected in time (chief said).
Salem replaced outdated camping notices after homeless residents reported that the shelter list on the back was inaccurate — the new notices printed last Friday now include current resource information.
Officials say the update will help direct unsheltered residents to valid support services.
Salem celebrated 40 years of its sister city connection with Kawagoe when a Kawagoe junior high delegation, including Hiiro Kodama, visited on Aug.
7 and enjoyed the Riverfront Carousel game — a key event in the international exchange program.
Kirstin Ardrey, 43, hosted a free community sound bath at Kingsborough Park in Dallas Saturday, Aug.
8, where about 30 people eased stress using healing vibrations. She plans future events with local partners + offers private sessions through her website.
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