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.   Last year, Salem firefighters responded to 36,465 calls for service across the city and surrounding areas. That’s a 9% increase over 2024, underscoring how busy crews have become as Salem continues to grow.   The Salem Fire Department is a full-

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. “Often problems are created by a lack of courtesy,” says Salem Police Sgt. Jonathan Hardy. “People often drive or ride with a sense of entitlement, and this type of behavior leads to conflict with othe

After years of serving men across the region, Quali-T Men’s Health is proud to announce its rebrand to Quali-T Hormone Optimization , reflecting an important expansion: comprehensive hormone replacement therapy (HRT) services for women. The new name represents a broader mission — helping both men and women restore hormonal balance, improve quality of life, and age with strength and vitality. What Is Female Hormone Replacement Therapy? Female HRT is a medical treatment designe

UPDATE: February 13thSALEM, Ore. — Daniel Ray Myers, 62, of Salem, was located by California Highway Patrol on February 12, 2026, at approximately 8:00 p.m. in the Buttonwillow area near Bakersfield, California.    On February 10, 2026, at approximately 9:00 p.m., a 31-year-old woman reported that Myers drove her to a secluded location in West Salem and attempted to sexually assault her in his vehicle. The woman reported that when she resisted, Myers stabbed her multiple time

Most people have a general understanding of dental implants, but a few misconceptions still linger. Today we’ll briefly review what a dental implant actually is and discuss the key factors that influence its long-term success. What many people call an “implant” is a three-part system . 1. The implant: The implant is surgically placed into the jawbone and functions as an artificial tooth root. It is made of titanium and has threads on its surface that interact directly with th

What Comes First? If you ask someone what the first steps are to becoming better prepared, you'll likely hear answers like making a plan, building a kit, achieving two weeks (or more) of readiness, and being informed about risks. These are good; they are all bedrock activities for becoming better prepared. Making an emergency plan involves discussing with your family where to meet if separated, how to communicate, and what tasks each person is responsible for, ensuring everyo

I chose a catchy title in hopes you’d keep reading — think of it as a little “clickbait” for a good cause. There’s a growing oral health concern in our community that deserves attention. For many years, oral cancer mainly affected older men with long histories of smoking and alcohol use. But today, younger people are increasingly at risk. So you might be wondering: “What does this have to do with me?” HPV: More Than a Common Wart Virus Most of us know that the Human Papilloma

As the holiday season approaches, many experience a flurry of excitement while planning gatherings, celebrations, and moments of connection with friends and family. This can be a very rich and joyful time of year. For approximately 36% of adults, however, according to a recent national survey (Experience Camps/Harris Poll, 2021), the holidays bring reminders of grief and loss of loved ones, feelings of loneliness and isolation, and, for some, the long felt absence of “normal”

Salem Fire Department opened its doors to the community every Saturday throughout October in recognition of National Fire Prevention Month. Fire departments and safety organizations across the country use this month each year to promote fire-safety awareness, share prevention tips, and strengthen connections with the communities they serve. This year’s theme, “Charge Into Safety,”  focused on the growing importance of safe practices around lithium-ion batteries, found in comm

On October 9, Salem Police patrol officers responded to a residential burglary in progress in West Salem, where the victim encountered two suspects inside her home. The suspects fled in a vehicle later determined to be connected to a burglary crew under investigation by Eugene Police.   Thanks to the sustained efforts of Eugene Police detectives, Salem Police Felony Crimes Unit detectives were able to quickly identify the suspect vehicle and begin processing the scene. Salem