Good morning, Salem.

Salem hosts various Halloween events including trick-or-treat events, festivals, and parades to celebrate the season with the community.

Blanchet Catholic School students and seniors at The Springs at Lancaster Village build community through monthly craft gatherings as part of a new GlamourGals club initiative.

Salem's Park After Dark tours offer families a nighttime exploration of Minto-Brown Island Park, focusing on nocturnal animals, with upcoming tours scheduled for November.

Kenneth Felton was sentenced to 22 years and 9 months in prison for attempted murder and assault in Salem, following a plea of guilty to charges stemming from three separate shooting incidents.

Joe Leroy Smallwood-Sain was sentenced to 70 months in prison for second-degree robbery, unlawful use of a weapon, and escape, following his arrest for assaulting an elderly woman in a parking garage.

Ghosts of the Grand, a new interactive haunted house experience in Salem, engages participants with a storyline scripted by Chelsea Opfer and features committed actors in a 124-year-old theater.

Salem-Keizer Public Schools implements Yondr pouches to minimize distractions and enhance educational engagement by locking away student cellphones during school hours, with a pilot in six schools funded by Oregon's Student Investment Account.

Oregon's forests, spanning over 1 million acres, are now central to carbon credit markets aiming to combat climate change by preserving them intact, thus generating significant revenue and drawing worldwide attention.

Weekly Storytime at Barnes & Noble

Experience a delightful morning of stories, crafts, and snacks every Wednesday at Barnes & Noble.

Banda MS and Special Guests Live Concert in Salem

Experience the vibrant sounds of Banda MS, Los 2 De La S, and Plan de Escape at The Pavilion in Salem, Oregon.

Salem Community Markets Harvest Festival

Experience the vibrant Salem Community Markets featuring seasonal goods and Harvest Festival activities.

Drive-Thru Trick-or-Treat in Salem

Experience a fun-filled evening of trick-or-treating from your car or bike, stopping at community partner booths for treats and festive fun.

Halloween Gnome Paint Night at Flight Deck Restaurant & Lounge

Experience a creative Halloween-themed paint night where participants can personalize gnome paintings under expert guidance.

Weekly Storytime with Crafts and Snacks

Experience an engaging morning filled with stories, crafts, and snacks at Barnes & Noble every Wednesday.

Quilt Club Gathering in Salem

Experience a creative and inclusive gathering of quilting enthusiasts at the Craft Warehouse in Salem, where participants can share projects and discover new quilting treasures.

Holiday Marketplace Festival at the Oregon State Fair

Experience a festive holiday celebration featuring over 140 vendors, door prizes, live performances, and special visits with Santa at the Oregon State Fair & Exposition Center.

Salem Public Market

Experience the vibrant atmosphere of a year-round market featuring local vendors every Saturday.

MANDT Instructor and Shield/Pad Trainer Certification

Learn effective crisis and conflict de-escalation strategies to become a certified trainer for the MANDT system, enhancing workplace safety and support.

Building a Healthier, Wealthier and More Resilient Salem and Keizer: One Neighborhood at a Time

The Community, Business, and Education Leaders (CBEL) Collaborative has it's FREE gathering on November 7th, featuring a panel of local grassroot and grasstop leaders including three Neighborhood Family Council Chairs, Andrea Castañeda - SKSD Superintendent, Trevor Womack - Salem Police Chief, and Jessica Blakely - SHA Director of Development and Strategy. Register today to come join us with these grassroot and grasstop leaders for a collaborative panel discussion of what is going well and what better would look like for education, safety, and housing in Salem and Keizer!