Archive for June, 2012

On June 25, 2012, the Supreme Court ruled on Arizona immigration laws.  It voted against some portions of existing statutes - but upheld the right of police to

“Every day we get to choose if we want to spend our dollars on big box retailers and throw it away,” says Steve Ramsey of RelyLocal. [Because] that

Inspired by similar efforts in Portland and Eugene, Ross Swartzendruber has initiated innovative ways of bringing area artwork to downtown Salem while also boosting property values. His “Pop-Up Gallery,”

Many who have lived in Salem for years will admit, when pressed, that they didn’t realize downtown sidewalks are pink. But Salem sidewalks are pink. The astonishing truth has been

This is a great loop hike and has all the parts; a hike through the trees in the beautiful Forest Park, a ride down the aerial Tram from

Visit any cool city in the world and you will see a ton of things going on on Sunday. There are seven days of the week and not

If you are one of the small but growing number of folks who are considering giving up animal-based foods due to your concern over factory farming, a visit

In an interactive public art project, ten functional, playable full-sized pianos will sit unattended in outdoor Salem-Keizer locations for two weeks this summer. Salem Chamber Orchestra (SCO) is

Bradley Wik & The Charlatans Friday, June 29 Governor’s Cup, 471 Court St. NE 9 p.m., free, 21+ Once a haven for penniless loitering teens (myself included), the Governor’s Cup’s transformation into