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A civilian team in Marion County successfully addresses crisis incidents without police involvement, yet faces challenges in reaching more people due to low public awareness.

Around 2,300 homes in West Salem experienced a power outage after a construction vehicle accidentally pulled down a Salem Electric pole.

A car collision with Salem Electric equipment in West Salem led to a temporary power outage affecting 2,300 customers, with full restoration by evening.

Salem City Council will vote in November on a 4.5% utility rate increase for 2025 and 2026, potentially raising homeowner costs by about $5 monthly to cover operating expenses.

In 1942, 47 patients at Oregon State Hospital died from eating poisoned scrambled eggs, initially suspected to be sabotage, leading to significant food safety reforms.

Salem offers a variety of Halloween-themed activities from Oct.

24-30, including a masquerade ball, a Halloween bar crawl, and screenings of spooky movies.

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.

Willamette Valley Street Rods Club Gathering

Experience camaraderie and automotive passion at the monthly meeting of the Willamette Valley Street Rods Club, where members gather for dinner and discussions.

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!