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Traveling to the Salem area? We rounded up Salem and Keizer hotels based on the kinds of stays they’re best suited for, so you can find a good fit without overthinking it.
WhirLocal Salem · Nov 2, 2026 · 13 min read
Read the StoryMcKay High School’s female athletes are finding new ways to connect, grow, and lead through WIS3 UP. The student program brings athletes from different sports together for monthly activities focused on confidence, teamwork and community.
Find Salem events for Halloween weekend, October 30-November 1, including trick-or-treating, live music, workshops, family events, and more. 🎃
Veterinary 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.
Ethernet and Wi-Fi both connect your devices to your home network, but they work differently. This guide explains the differences, where each option works best, and why homes can benefit from using both.
Choosing curtains gets easier when you know what to compare. This guide covers color, fabric, length, width, light control, and rod placement so your window treatments look intentional and work well in the room.
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.
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D'Avonie on the Sales and Catering staff made life easy! We needed some clerical help, and D'Avonie meet and exceeding our expectations! She took the pressure off by helping so quickly and efficiently, so we could concentrate on our presentation. What a relief to have the help! Excellent customer service, and a great person to work with. Thank you!!
Heidi B. All reviews
Great workers.
Megan All reviews
New hotel! Our first time staying at this hotel and we had the BEST stay! 🏨✨ Our room was very spacious and the amenities were great. Having a gym and laundry facilities was definitely a plus! 🙌🏼 We truly enjoyed our stay and would happily come back again! ❤️
Mercy Sabino All reviews
Love love this place and Dr.Emily !!! Appreciate her so much! All the MA, the front desk, and Dr. Galvez are amazing!! Definitely recommend WFMC
Tracy Mark All reviews
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! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Liandra P. All reviews
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.
Alexandra Dustin All reviews
Excellent service and fast
Merina Chappel All reviews
The only place is use for my small, but might, cabinet shop. Thank you for all the years of great service, you all make a difference. South Town Glass is the only place I will go for my craft.
John Reynolds All reviews
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
Tom P. All reviews
5 Star Review by Martin P.
(Translated by Google) Feliciano is a better agent (Original) Feliciano es mejor agente
Martin P. All reviews
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A beautiful Oregon Coast wedding at Pelican Brewing in Pacific City featured our illuminated 3-foot marquee letters spelling THE SMITHS. Discover how Salem Balloons & Flowers created a personalized wedding décor statement with warm lighting, thoughtful design, and professional installation in this stunning coastal setting.
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