PHOTOS: Salem Tuba Holiday delights crowds at the Elsinore

Published   Dec 25, 2024 02:08AM
A pair of twin tuba players were among dozens of musicians who took the stage for Salem's Christmas Eve tuba tradition.
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The library books, movies and things Salem loved in 2024

Tote bags for toddlers, cultural passes and novel "The Women" by Kristin Hannah were among the most checked-out items at the Salem Public Library this year.
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State regulators approve more electricity rate hikes for Ore

Most Oregonians will pay about 50% more for electricity than they did just 5 years ago following rate increases from the state’s largest electric utilities.
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Salem Tuba Holiday musicians hope for fun, relaxation in Chr

A group of around 50 tuba and euphonium musicians will take to the Elsinore Theatre stage at noon on Christmas Eve and give people a chance to relax after weeks of shopping and planning for the holidays.
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Where to find food, community in Salem on Christmas Day

Published   Dec 24, 2024 12:39AM
Some local community centers and churches will be open on Christmas Day for people to gather, eat and get creative.
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COLUMN: Salem’s first Christmas tree

Salem was the first U.S. city to put lights on a living, uncut tree for Christmas in 1913.
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Man, 63, dies in suspected hit-and-run in West Salem on Mond

Salem police responded to a report of a man lying injured in a West Salem roadway Monday night. The case is being investigated as a possible hit-and-run.
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Salem-Keizer will pay music teacher accused of grooming $30K

Former McNary High school choir teacher Joshua Rist is resigning from the Salem-Keizer School District after over a year on paid leave. In exchange for his resignation, the district also took down a video statement from Superintendent Andrea Castañe ... Read more