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Things to Do in Salem, Oregon // August 7 – 9, 2026
Salem is packed with creative workshops, live music, family festivals, community fundraisers, theater, dancing, and more this weekend. Start planning your local adventures!
Mushroom Growing Wo…
A Guide to Local Coffee Shops in Salem, Oregon
Salem’s local coffee scene has something for nearly every kind of visit. You’ll find specialty roasters focused on the details of each cup, spacious coffeehouses where groups can gather, neighbor…
New Essential Goods Pantry Supports Veterans in Salem, Oregon
Finding stable housing can be a life-changing step for a veteran experiencing homelessness or financial hardship. But moving into a home is only the beginning. Gathering everyday necessities like soa…
Upgrade Your Home Office: Tools, Gadgets, and Accessories for a More Productive Desk
Whether you work, game, or study at your desk, having a well-equipped home office can make a big difference in your productivity and comfort. Here are just a few tools, gadgets, and accessories that …
Things to do in Salem, Oregon // July 31 - August 2, 2026
This weekend, Salem is offering plenty of reasons to step away from the usual routine and see what’s unfolding around the city.
NW MiniTruckin Nationals
The first-ever Northwest MiniTruck…
Family-Friendly Restaurants in Salem, Oregon (2026)
Finding a restaurant that works for the whole family is not always easy. Parents are often looking for familiar choices for younger eaters, dietary flexibility, room for a group, quick counter servic…
Cherriots Takes a Major Step Toward a South Salem Transit Center
Getting around South Salem could become safer, easier, and more convenient. Cherriots has purchased property for a new South Salem Transit Center, marking an important step toward improving transport…
Things to do in Salem, Oregon // July 24–26, 2026
Salem has plenty happening this weekend, with local events that make it easy to get out, connect, and support the people and places that make the community special.
Oregon Specialty Group Hoop…
Where to Hear Live Music in Salem, Oregon
You don’t have to leave Salem to find a memorable night of live music.
The city’s music scene includes historic downtown theaters, intimate restaurant lounges, neighborhood pubs, breweries…
Breaking Ground on Stability: Local Partnership Could Bring 33 Affordable Homes to Salem
For many families in Salem, buying a home can feel increasingly out of reach. A local partnership between Habitat for Humanity of the Mid-Willamette Valley and the Salem Housing Authority hopes to ch…









