1+ hour, 20+ min ago  (693+ words) The Salem police officer who shot and injured a man while responding to a hostage call at a homeless camp last week was justified in doing so, a grand jury found. On Thursday, June 18, a Marion County grand jury unanimously…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago  (252+ words) Salem Cinema still has room in its free screenings tomorrow celebrating Juneteenth. To celebrate the holiday, the theater will be playing "Talk to Me," the 2007 movie starring Don Cheadle, at 5: 30 p. m. It's based on the true story of Ralph Waldo "Petey…...

23+ hour, 24+ min ago  (570+ words) Each year, Salem joins some 2, 000 cities worldwide to celebrate Make Music Day on June 21, the summer solstice. The free event draws thousands of people to see musicians perform at places like the Salem Public Library, the downtown transit station and…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (616+ words) Oregon lawmakers upset about persistently poor education outcomes for many students voted against several of Gov. Tina Kotek's new appointments to the commission that determines the resources needed to create a system of high quality schools." The protest votes against…...

1+ day, 48+ min ago  (157+ words) Dozens of volunteers and archeologists are working for a second summer to uncover the remains of the lost, three-story Indian Manual Labor Training School. The school opened in 1842 where Willamette University's campus stands today. Methodist missionaries used the building and…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (33+ words) Salem Reporter 2026-27 WESD Notice of Budget Hearing Leave a Reply Cancel Reply More from our Newsroom Yes! I would like to receive new content and updates....

3+ day, 38+ min ago  (1129+ words) County officials have certified the final results for two Salem City Council races that have remained too close to call since election night on May 19. In one race, Marion County officials have declared Betsy Vega winner in Ward 6, representing northeast…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago  (409+ words) Salem Reporter Each week, Salem Reporter highlights a selection of upcoming local events. For a more complete list, browse our events calendar here. You can submit an upcoming event here. Here's a roundup of happenings for Thursday, June 18, to Wednesday,…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago  (167+ words) A reader raises a worthy question about being counseled by a volunteer Medicare counselor. "The Medicare counselor would be a stranger to me," she begins. "How do I know I can trust the person with sensitive personal information?" Short answer:…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago  (281+ words) There's still time to register to run around Riverfront Park dressed as a superhero. CASA of Marion County, a nonprofit that provides advocates for children in foster care, is hosting its annual Superhero Run at Riverfront Park this Saturday, June…...