Frequently posted things:

Please. Vote. For the love of all things holy. Please vote. And it’s honestly too late to mail your ballot, so please find a drop box starting today.

PS please don’t vote for Republicans.

This cat came up to my partner and I during a walk in Wallace Marine Park, near the softball fields. It was left with the bag of food that you see pictured with it.

We will be taking her to the vet, cross posting to other social media sites for owners to claim her but if you know who she might belong to please feel free to PM me.

She appears to be a <6mo tortoiseshell cat and fixed. She was extremely friendly as well, so I assume was someone's pet beforehand.

Not really a point to this post other than ranting. I live within walking distance of the senior center, in a private (NOT fancy or anything lol) community. I'm assuming these are Latter Day Saints riding around on bicycles. We have big private property/no trespassing/no soliciting signs right by the office and yet these people apparently can't read/think that doesn't include them. I've been stopped numerous times (by the same women, even after telling them no thanks lol) and told they would love to see me at service if I'm interested. You can visit people here but that doesn't give you free reign to walk around and pester people in a PRIVATE community. I'm not at all religious and it is pretty annoying when they automatically assume everyone would be interested. Do they have a quota or something? 🤔

From Salem's residential bartender wannabe comes a spine tingling, blood curdling cocktail menu that will make you question the adjectives he just used. Come on in to be thrilled and chilled but please don't spill.

Also, big thanks to anyone who came for Simpsons Night and you have my heart forever if you got a cocktail there.

Looking for a place to have fun on Halloween where I can feel safe dressing fem. Hoping for somewhere downtown or someplace to walk around, let me know about any fun, queer friendly Halloween events too!

Here's the Secretary of State's drop box locator. Please remember to vote!

Some advice from trying to do it this weekend:

1. Reminder that the Marion County Clerk drop box is not open on the weekend
2. I ended up going to Marion County Health, google maps lead me to the west entrance, but it's actually on the other side. I didn't see it before but there is a sign pointing to it from Center St.

Anyone go here regularly and know what rows are the best seats? Last time I went, the bottom of the screen was obscured by people's heads which was not ideal. I'm trying to get a better seat this time, Aud. 1 for reference. Would appreciate any help!

Sunday, when I got home from Keizer Station, I noticed a laptop on top of my car. If you lost your laptop please let me know.

It’s 8pm. It’s also two females like teenage females. Very weird. They had name badges that gave LDS vibes and there were bikes in the middle of our complex but what church sends two young girls out and about at 8 pm on a school night? Very wierd.

Hey Salem!!! We have another beverage event, and hope y'all will participate! (Totally forgot to post this here earlier, oops)

Welcome to Brew Week, these 19 locations have specials on tap just for this week.

If you create a passport (https://salembrewweek.whatshappeningsalem.com/) and visit at least 4 locations (no purchase necessary), you'll be entered to win one of three prize bundles comprised of items donated generously by the participating businesses!

If you post on Instagram stories about Brew Week, tag us (@whatshappeningsalem) and use #salembrewweek, you'll be auto entered into a giveaway of a $25 gift card from one of participating businesses.

For more details on which specific drink specials are being offered, check out our Instagram post. There's not just beer, but also some seasonal ciders and cocktails too.

Cheers, Salem! 🍻

Near the Willamette University campus, massive sky-brightening boom happened and a whole bunch of cop cars came in, lights were shut down, and supposedly there were people getting carried out on stretchers. Anyone have any info?

Does anyone know of any 1st time home buyer programs available? For whatever reason just can’t seem to find one. TIA for the help.

Like the title says, I'm looking for a piano teacher who teaches jazz to adults I'm in Independence, and I don't mind driving a bit. Thanks!

In case r/Salem doesn’t allow cross-posting…

“ICE Activity in Silverton

Feds chased a dude from Cherry St , across McClaine, down to the creek. There's at least 3 cars in town, two grey Ford Expeditions, and a black Nissan Pathfinder. They were hanging around Ace Hardware and shit.

One ford plate was 200JGE
the Pathfinder was CWX8277 - but that might be slightly inaccurate.”

Wearing plainclothes with khaki colored vests.

Does anyone know any companies that are reputable locally that will do payment plans and install a metal garage like the one in the picture? I hope to get started with the project within a month or so

I grew up in the South and spent a lot of time on my uncle’s farm, where I learned what it meant to care for these incredible creatures and experienced firsthand the hard work that comes with farm life.

I’m currently recovering from surgery, and with all this time to slow down, my mind has wandered back to those days. I experienced trauma and abuse throughout my childhood and adolescence, and I live with PTSD. But the time I spent on my uncle’s farm holds some of the happiest and safest memories of that chapter of my life.

I can still remember the smell of freshly cut hay drying in the summer sun, the oil used to polish saddles, and the earthy musk of a freshly cleaned horse stall. I remember the gentle brush of a horse’s breath as he nibbled at my hair while I combed him. Those little moments have stayed with me all these years, and lately, I’ve found myself longing to experience them again.

I can’t do much physically right now, and money is especially tight while I recover, but I would love the opportunity to visit a farm and spend some time around horses. To run my hands along a horse’s side, breathe in the familiar scents of leather and soil, and simply be present in a place that brings me so much peace.

I’m hoping someone in the Salem area might know of a farm, stable, or kindhearted horse owner who would be open to letting me visit for a little while. I would be incredibly grateful for the opportunity, and I’d also love to volunteer and help out in whatever ways I safely can as my recovery allows.

I know this might be an unusual request, but I’ve learned how powerful it can be to reconnect with the little things that once brought us comfort. If you have any suggestions, know someone who might be willing to help, or have a place in mind, I would truly appreciate hearing from you.

Thank you for taking the time to read this.

So my husband and I went to the Nightmare Factory last night with two friends. One friend hadn't been in years and it was the first time for the rest of us. I do wanna start by saying that the haunted house was AMAZING. Like seriously, totally S Tier both in terms of set/props and actors. Definitely a 10/10. But I'm wondering since we had no frame of reference - we got there at about 7:30 and got in line immediately and entered the haunted house at... Just after 10:45. So. We were in line for over three hours. I've only heard amazing things about it and feel like if that timeline were normal it would've come up in chats with folks who go annually? So is 3+ hours in line the norm or was last night just unusually busy? Maybe because it was the Saturday before Halloween?

Let it be known that I'm not complaining - these things happen. Also, please don't let this prevent you from going because the haunted house really is amazing and the proceeds are for the school which is so important these days. It was good enough that we're still planning on going next year but are planning on getting a fast pass (they probably only waited about an hour from 7:30 and we all agreed that the Nightmare Factory itself was worth about an hour or so in line, lol) and trying to go on a weeknight.

TL;DR: 3+ hour wait normal for Nightmare Factory or no? Wondering so we can factor it in to planning next trip because it was sick but that line was a doozy.

Unrelated to the core question - mad ups to the actor in the baby mask. It was unsettling as shit and arguably our favorite part of waiting.

Spider season is going to kill me.

Or give me gray hairs.

Why, why, WHY would whatever Powers That Be create a house spider that damn big?!?

Looks like high speed rail interest is picking up.

Be great if there was a more frequent train service to Portland than couple times a day or long bus ride. Be great to go to shows or sporting events and have way back from Portland without having to get hotel room.

https://www.opb.org/article/2026/10/24/oregon-amtrak-railroad-transportation-train/

I’ve been having issues connecting with people recently and have felt a bit isolated. I’m 21 and female, I love the outdoors and anything crafty or cool 😎. Curious about the world as I am to see if I can connect with anyone and make friends.

My wife and I just left Northern Lights after seeing Wildwood. Holy cow! That movie was the greatest Oregon love letter I’ve ever seen! Please go out and watch it!

I have a 1/10 scale that I really enjoy but currently really into my Scx30. Hoping to find some folks to create a meet up. If you have a home made course you want to show off or know of good outdoor spots to share hit me up.

There have always been unfavorable remarks made on both sides of the political spectrum. Especially when it is getting close to election time. This year however, the Republican Party is running scared, so they have pulled out all the stops. The Senate race is one of these.

It is a travesty that they continue to brand the Democratic party as the party of "Socialist Democrats." I am angered by this, but what bothers me the most is the blatant "hate" behind it all.

They are trying to convince people that Democrats and Socialists go hand-in-hand as one united front when this is far from the truth. There may be some things in common, but there are many things that are not.

This is just another form of "Hate" being used by a party (supported by Trump) that is in fear of losing.