You come home after a long day, craving a quiet retreat. But instead of peaceful darkness, your house is bathed in an unwelcome spotlight. Maybe your neighbor’s gone full-on Griswold with their holiday decorations, or a harsh floodlight illuminates your entire yard with every passing car. Suddenly, your sanctuary feels more like a brightly lit […]
In a Salem neighborhood, cozy and neat,Nutria arrived with tiny feet,From far-off lands, they made their way,Now in our Mill Race, they love to play. They burrow and munch in yards so green,But here we care for every scene,With thoughtful plans and gentle hands,We find a way to share our lands. Neighbors gather, young and […]
Forget “moth to a flame” – that saying might be totally wrong! Scientists are buzzing about a new discovery that flips the script on why insects dive-bomb your porch light. It turns out, they might not actually love light at all. Instead, all those flickering bulbs might be messing with their built-in GPS! Like tiny […]
Some of our neighbors were unable to keep up with their yard work due to health issues, which can be challenging in the valley. With the help of the Capital Park Wesleyan Men’s group, the project was completed in just two days. The first three volunteers cleared the larger items from the yard and took […]
Despite preservation efforts, some of the most iconic landmarks from Salem’s past have become victims of the wrecking ball. The newest exhibit at the Willamette Heritage Center features the rubble, and saves remnants of many of Salem’s lost buildings. Discover how Salem’s skyline has changed over time and how preserving historic structures can make a […]
The City of Salem has released an update of their “Who To Call” list with many emergency and other convenient phone numbers. Vire and download the pdf in English, y en español.
A chance to hang out with our Latino neighbors. We didn’t get any more info, so let the posters speak for themselves.
We’re halfway through the summer. The sun relentlessly torments the earth for days. The same dog is barking at the few shadows left. That blackberry bush is rapidly growing through the fence again. The air feels as if straight from an oven. The neighbors newly installed outside light is very bright and shines into bedroom. […]
Bird baths, yard ponds, sprinklers, spring rain, add up fast to create a sizable amount of standing water in the city. While they might seem harmless, and even cute; standing water can actually cause a bit of a ripple effect throughout the neighborhood. Don’t worry, though! There are easy ways to address it. One of […]
“Once upon a time, there was a quiet neighborhood where people lived in harmony with their pets. Dogs barked, cats roamed, and birds sang. However, something strange started happening one day – domestic rabbits started running wild!” That is how last year’s report on two expanding rabbit colonies in our neighborhood started. It seems time […]