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West Salem Redevelopment Advisory Board Gets Up to Date on the City’s Homelessness Response and Planned Park Improvements

West Salem Redevelopment Advisory Board Gets Up to Date on the City’s Homelessness Response and Planned Park Improvements

The West Salem Urban Renewal Agency, guided by the recommendations of the volunteer Redevelopment Advisory Board, has been on a mission to improve the West Salem area’s public spaces, building infrastructure and access to housing since 2001.

Fatigue: A Low Testosterone Symptom You Should Not Ignore

Fatigue: A Low Testosterone Symptom You Should Not Ignore

We all have those days, but if chronic fatigue has become your unwanted roommate, it might be time to look beyond your sleep schedule. Turns out, your “get-up-and-go” mojo might be linked to a tiny but powerful hormone called testosterone.

Spring in West Salem: Where to Play, Hike, and Relax

Spring in West Salem: Where to Play, Hike, and Relax

Lucky for us, West Salem boasts plenty of parks to visit when those sunny days make their appearance. Or perhaps you are the parkgoer bundled up in rain gear and boots. Whichever adventure you choose, there’s a park to match it.

Salem Fire Department 2025 Year in Review

Salem Fire Department 2025 Year in Review

For the firefighters of the Salem Fire Department, every day begins the same way: checking equipment, preparing the station, and getting ready for whatever the next 911 call may bring. In 2025, those calls came more often than ever.

Farmers Market Opens in May

Farmers Market Opens in May

The Edgewater Thursday Farmer’s Market is back for the summer season.

The Weight of Stuff: Why We Keep What We Keep

The Weight of Stuff: Why We Keep What We Keep

I’ve been thinking about “stuff” quite a bit lately. Seems like a somewhat trivial topic for philosophical contemplation.

Food Cart Pod Checkpoint 221: ‘A Place Where Generations Get Together'

Food Cart Pod Checkpoint 221: ‘A Place Where Generations Get Together'

Long first discovered the joy of the food cart pod while living in Portland and working for the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission. As a father of four, he saw how the open seating spaces and many choices made the experience particularly family-friendly.