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Spring in West Salem: Where to Play, Hike, and Relax

Spring in West Salem: Where to Play, Hike, and Relax

Lucky for us, West Salem boasts plenty of parks to visit when those sunny days make their appearance. Or perhaps you are the parkgoer bundled up in rain gear and boots. Whichever adventure you choose, there’s a park to match it.

Salem Fire Department 2025 Year in Review

Salem Fire Department 2025 Year in Review

For the firefighters of the Salem Fire Department, every day begins the same way: checking equipment, preparing the station, and getting ready for whatever the next 911 call may bring. In 2025, those calls came more often than ever.

Farmers Market Opens in May

Farmers Market Opens in May

The Edgewater Thursday Farmer’s Market is back for the summer season.

The Weight of Stuff: Why We Keep What We Keep

The Weight of Stuff: Why We Keep What We Keep

I’ve been thinking about “stuff” quite a bit lately. Seems like a somewhat trivial topic for philosophical contemplation.

Food Cart Pod Checkpoint 221: ‘A Place Where Generations Get Together'

Food Cart Pod Checkpoint 221: ‘A Place Where Generations Get Together'

Long first discovered the joy of the food cart pod while living in Portland and working for the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission. As a father of four, he saw how the open seating spaces and many choices made the experience particularly family-friendly.

Salem CERT Needs You!

Salem CERT Needs You!

By Mark Wardell Yes, that’s right, you – wait, didn’t we just do this? Didn’t we just talk about how an ice storm or heavy wind can isolate a neighborhood? Didn’t we discuss how, in the immediate aftermath of a major disaster, when professional first responders might

Sharing the Road: Safety Tips for West Salem Drivers and Cyclists

Sharing the Road: Safety Tips for West Salem Drivers and Cyclists

Warmer, drier weather invites more bicyclists to pedal throughout West Salem for transportation and recreation. It also increases the chance of mishaps between bikes and cars.Local police say that both riders and drivers can safely share the road by looking out for each other.