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Salem Celebrates Historic Waterfronts and Green Innovation This Weekend
From historic waterfronts to green innovation hubs, Salem’s events this weekend highlight its unique blend of culture and sustainability.
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wellness
Walking meditation: how to turn your daily walk into mindfulness
Salem residents are discovering how to fold simple awareness techniques into their regular routes for steadier focus and lower stress.
wellness
Salem Residents Discover When Daytime Naps Boost Evening Workout Performance
Salem residents balancing long workdays with evening fitness routines are weighing the trade-offs of brief daytime rest against full night recovery.
finance
Salem's Trade Corridor Feels the Pull as Metals Surge and Tech Stocks Climb
A broad rally in precious metals, industrial commodities and US equities is reshaping the calculus for Salem's manufacturers, port-linked businesses and everyday savers this week.
wellness
Salem Residents Cut Stress With Evening Phone-Free Hours
Salem residents report lower stress after committing to consistent evening blocks without screens.
property
How to Prepare a Winning Bid Strategy for Salem Auctions
Salem bidders are adjusting tactics after clearance rates slipped below 70 percent in the latest round of property sales.
wellness
Salem Parkrun Groups Draw Hundreds to Weekly Free 5K Runs
Salem parkrun groups draw hundreds each weekend to city parks for timed 5K runs that fit into busy summer schedules.
finance
Salem's Unemployment Drops as Major Businesses Expand Hiring
A lower unemployment rate alongside targeted company growth is affecting workforce dynamics in the Salem metro area.
finance
S&P 500 fell 0.43% as global markets retreat
Where the major indices, gold and currencies landed, and what the moves mean for Salem investors and retirement balances.
news
Ironman 70.3 Oregon Concludes in Salem, Sets Stage for Future Events
The fifth annual race at Riverfront Park on July 19 drew thousands, prompting questions about future event planning.
wellness
Free Mental Health Services in Salem: Where to Go
Access no-cost counseling and support groups at Salem Community Health Center, North Salem Outreach Center, and Salem Public Library. Walk-ins welcome most days.
property
Salem's Chestnut Hill Offers Rare Entry-Level Prestige Homes
Chestnut Hill remains one of Salem's most established addresses, and, for now, one of its last entry-level opportunities in the prestige tier.
Politics
Salem Council Races Heat Up: Three Seats, Mayor's Office on 2026 Ballot
With three council seats and the mayor's office on the November 2026 ballot, Salem residents will soon face choices that determine who controls the city's roughly $180 million operating budget.