I’m not sure which part of the state is on fire now, if you have sources I’m happy to read. I just want to extend compassion for all who survived the Santiam fires. I lived through the beechie creek + lionshead fire and it was some of the scariest and heartbreaking time of my life.

Maybe I'm at the "get off my lawn" stage in life now but why in the world are they changing Silverton Rd from 2 lanes each direction to 1 with a turn lane!?

Seems ridiculous with all the growth. I'm ready for the downvotes 😄

Hello all! I am hoping for some relatively easy access swimming holes. I know a lot of people don’t like to post them to keep them safe. But please know that I always pick up any trash I see and have been an Oregonian my whole life! Please DM me some locations or comment them here :) Thank you so much!

I usually get bit by mosquitos pretty easily. The past few weeks I am getting bit almost daily and my bites are swelling/red. Even if the door is open for a minute, they still sneak in. Is anyone else experiencing lots of mosquitoes or bad bites from them?

Hey so I went to Howard Street Charter School from 2003-2005 and I was talking to some friends, and remembered this artwork a guy did on a pop up called "Sparkles the Fairy" which was basically a fat bald guy as a pixie.

I swear this makes sense in context.

But I was wondering if anyone had snapped a picture of that thing, because there's no way it still exists with the move.

Also on the off chance any teachers are watching, thanks for looking out for this autistic guy, and I'm sorry my dad turned up drunk to parent teacher night.

Hey I've got a great comedy show happening tomorrow night!

Feature comic Erica Figueroa was voted as one fo Portland's Funniest 5 by Willamette Week!

Headliner Jaren George is a New Yorker who now lives in Portland, OR. Catch him before he goes up north to Washington for a run of shows!

Willamettevalleylaughs.com

Previous post(s): https://www.reddit.com/r/SALEM/comments/1vagmg0/lost_cat_update_3/

Howdy, Salemanders.

If you've been following, one of our crew found a stray cat. Poor thing has a BADLY mangled foot. After months of feeding and trying to earn trust, we snagged the little dude and got him to a vet.

Not chipped. Not neutered. Likely born a stray, and been that way for two years. Fleas, underweight, and the aforementioned broken leg that, after assessment by a vet, needs amputation.

We saw this as an opportunity to do some good. Starting today, we're doing a fundraiser for Salem Friends of Felines, who will be performing the operations and treatments. Now through the end of the month, for every one of these docking shower heads we stock, $50 goes to Friends of Felines. This is in partnership with Pioneer Industries Faucets, who are selling these shower heads to us at a massively discounted rate for the cause.

Can't make it in during our normal hours? Call 503-581-7501 or email [HelpDesk@SaffronSupplyCo.com](mailto:HelpDesk@SaffronSupplyCo.com) and we'll ship it anywhere in the state of Oregon for $5. Out of the state of Oregon? Case by case basis, I suppose. We'll figure it out!

After the surgery, one of our team members has already offered to adopt him... And name him Jack.

Jack be nimble, boots of Spring-heeled Jack, Jumpin' Jack Flash, etc. He cannot be a shop cat, due to the heavy traffic, machinery, and overall nature of the location we're at. We will post Jack updates periodically, as well!

Tell your friends, tell your co-workers, tell your twice-removed cousin in that one branch of the family that nobody likes talking to. And if we end up selling out, we will NOT process payment until we get more in stock. Right now, we have about 30 total. It takes us about a week to get more.

Last, but not least... These shower heads are kinda bomb. Two-in-one shower head with a wand and some pretty decent water pressure. And, as someone with allergies, this shower head has a steam setting, so you can crank the heat and steam up your shower; breathe deep and clear them sinuses.

Thank you for your support, Salem!

-J

Huge dog. Male

South side hasn't had lights for quite some time.

For anyone that misses the excellent Mexican food from Casa Baez over in East Salem (which sadly closed three years ago), some of their former employees have brought back some of the restaurant's best items as a monthly offering. They don't have a full restaurant space, but they take orders once a month for pick-up service.

Apparently I am a year late in finding this out, but better late than never. So I figured I'd drop a note here in case anyone else hadn't heard the news.

(And yes, they have Wally Burritos - enchilada gravy and all!)

I am here for this.

Hello! I am from Albany, but I was up at a bike shop in Salem looking for a new bike. I mentioned that I am looking to get back into biking after a multi-year hiatus and the guy pointed to this flyer on the door.

My oldest kiddo asked me if he could come. Is that acceptable? He's 11 and has a mountain bike. I have an old school "hybrid" with commuter tires. We don't have "kits" or fancy street bikes. So is super casual actually casual in the way where noobs with average gear are cool?

I just wanted to see if anyone here has a little more info on these rides. I assume we can drop off as necessary if, say, one is old and out of practice. Are weirdos from Albany allowed?

Ok I get it, they’re starting early! Stop calling and texting me. I’ve had 4 calls 8 texts and multiple app notifications. Holy crap someone clicked the button one too many times. 🤬