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WhirLocal Salem · Oct 29, 2026 · 7 min read
Read the StoryVeterinary care will soon be traveling closer to Salem-area pets and their families. Oregon Humane’s new mobile clinic is expected to serve approximately 5,000 pets each year with spay and neuter surgeries, wellness exams, and preventive care.
Salem’s art scene can be easy to overlook until you start paying attention to it. It’s spread across downtown galleries, campus collections, historic spaces, cultural exhibits, and public places you might pass every week without really noticing. This guide is a good excuse to slow down, look around, and see a different side of the city.
We've got a very full fall weekend in Salem! 🍂 Here’s what’s happening October 23-25.
Salem’s Civic Center is getting a new piece of public art rooted in the Willamette Valley. A new steel art installation inspired by Oregon white oaks will welcome visitors when the renovated Civic Center reopens in early 2027.
Small businesses face familiar scams such as phishing, fake invoices, and impersonation, along with newer threats made more convincing by AI. Learn how to spot red flags, verify suspicious requests, strengthen internal controls, and help your team respond with more confidence.
Building a workout routine is easier when the plan fits your real schedule. This beginner-friendly guide covers cardio, strength training, rest days, and a simple weekly example to help you get started.
A failing computer can go from frustrating to serious fast. Here’s what to back up first so you can protect the files that matter most.
A broken furnace in winter? No thanks! Learn the most common furnace problems and how to prevent a chilly surprise this when the cold weather hits.
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Tori is AMAZING
We had an amazing experience, and a huge part of that was thanks to our waitress, Tori! We had a LARGE party with several kids and some goofy, silly adults, and she handled all of us like an absolute champ! 😂❤️ Tori was so friendly, patient, and engaging with everyone at the table. She didn’t just take our order and walk away—she genuinely interacted with us, made us feel welcome, and kept up with our big, lively group with such a wonderful attitude. Serving a large party is no easy task, especially when kids and playful adults are involved, but she made the entire experience enjoyable! It’s not every day you come across someone who can handle a crowd like ours while still making everyone feel special. Tori truly went above and beyond, and she deserves recognition for the incredible job she did. If we come back, we would absolutely love to have her as our waitress again! Thank you, Tori, for making our experience so memorable! You are amazing at what you do! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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As first time home buyers, Alex did an exceptional job guiding us through the process and helping us find the right home for our family. Knowledgeable, straightforward, and honest, he made the whole process easy as can be. I cannot recommend working with the him enough.
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Excellent service and fast
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We contacted Green Acres to thatch and reseed our lawn. The work went well. After the fact we notice
We contacted Green Acres to thatch and reseed our lawn. The work went well. After the fact we noticed that they hadn't thatched around some existing sprinklers. I contacted Luis to let him know. He assured me he would be out personally to do what ever was necessary to make it right. Luis went above and beyond, the amount of time and
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(Translated by Google) Feliciano is a better agent (Original) Feliciano es mejor agente
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Our Karate for Kids school has participated in World Beat for over 15 years! Our kids love it!
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5 Star Review by Larry B.
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Raine Penrose was very helpful & professional in assisting us with questions we had with our multipl
Raine Penrose was very helpful & professional in assisting us with questions we had with our multiple car policies yesterday. I do not hesitate to refer family/friends to her. Teresa Lulay's office staff have been very courteous & professional all the years we have been with her.
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Molly gets results. The sale of my house closed less than a month after it listed, above asking price. Molly knows the market, does an amazing job marketing properties, has resources for anything that might be needed, and has impeccable communication skills. She is a master of her craft. I couldn’t have asked for a better process or result. Thank you so much Molly . .
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