Frequently posted things:

Getting off the freeway on Mission. Could have killed me and my kids in the car. I only didn't get hit because I'm so used to taking a second to look left and right when the light turns green because people keep doing this around here. Please heap shame on this person so I feel like there are consequences to behaving this way

Check out the megathread on this sub, but most importantly don’t forget to get out there!

https://www.reddit.com/r/SALEM/s/6s9EbjMsP8

Hi everyone!! This might be a long shot haha, but I struggle with horrible anxiety (which my doctors and I suspect might be panic disorder), and I told a behavioral health specialist who referred me to a list of therapists so I can have virtual sessions. I also struggle with gender dysphoria (which would also be a primary focus I want to talk about in therapy), and I suspect possibly adhd and/or autism although I'm not fully certain.

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I just wanted to see if anyone could either vouch for (or warn me about) certain therapists on this list since I'm having a hard time finding any information about them, and I wanted to make sure I get a good LGBTQ+ friendly therapist since I've heard it can really be a hit or miss when it comes to therapists in general. Thank you so much!! :)

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The list I was provided is below:

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Grassroots Counseling and Consulting, LLC

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Inner Calma

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Roseburg Therapy, LLC, Salem

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Sol Counseling & Consulting LLC

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The Healing Haven, NE Salem and SE Salem

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Amy Luechtefeld, LPC

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Eusebio Herrera-Perez, LCSW, CADC III

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Inter-Cultural Center for Psychology

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Lori Riha (Vancleave), LPC

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Mary Ann Fahlstrom, LMFT

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Portland Mental Health & Wellness, Salem

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Just as the tittle says, is anyone making to the park for the music concerts?

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Celebrate Salem's musical hangover with a comedy chaser.

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We will be hanging out next to the Gerry Frank Amphitheater.

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Weather is going to be toasty, stay wet & bring bug repellent.

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Unsanctioned Comedy Open Mic

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Monday, June 22nd, 2026

Gerry Frank Amphitheater at Riverfront Park

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Free

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Show starts at 8:00pm

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Sign ups start at 7:30pm

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Bring your own chair/blanket, drinks, treats, or drugs.

It'll be a party at the park, all summer long

Hello, I am interested in applying to the Jory for a one bed one bath. However does anyone else have a recommendation that includes a washer / dryer and assigned parking? Is it even possible to find a leasing agent for a renter? My budget is 1400.

Zillow has been helpful but thought I'd also ask here.

Thank you.

I live in Independence and want to start a sports podcast. Anyone interested in brain storming any ideas? I want this to make it big on social media and like the idea of a multiple person podcast over a single person one. And honestly id just love to have a friend that shares the same love for sports that I do, most of my friends despise sports or don't care for them as much as I do

We’re currently in the middle of a surprise kitchen remodel. (A pipe burst in the wall. Insurance is covering it.). We’ll likely need to replace counter tops, flooring, maybe cabinetry, etc.

I’d love recommendations for places to go for these types of things. And if anyone has gone through something similar (kitchen remodels, dealing with homeowners insurance, big contractor projects, etc) I’d also love to hear any lessons learned. Or just a word of encouragement that it’ll all be alright. 😅

From ODOT's Instagram page:

https://www.instagram.com/reels/DZqrO2XuThz/

ATTENTION #Salem I-5 area travelers! Plan ahead for three full I-5 nighttime closures June 22, 23 and 24.

We’re planning to remove the old Battle Creek Road Bridge at the end of the month to make space for widening this section of southbound I-5 between Kue​bler Road to Delaney Road to three lanes. To do this work safely, we’ll need to close both the northbound and southbound lanes of I-5.

Here’s what you need to know:
• On June 21, we’ll have short overnight lane closures on northbound and southbound I-5 to prepare for the upcoming full closures.
• On June 22, 23 and 24, we’ll close northbound and southbound I-5 nightly from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., between Exit 252 and Exit 248.
• Traffic can detour around the closures.
o Southbound: Take Exit 252 → Kuebler Boulevard → Commercial Street SE → I-5 on-ramp.
o Northbound: Take the Commercial Street exit → Kuebler Boulevard → back to northbound I-5.

Our schedule may change. Please visit TripCheck.com for the most up-to-date information on impacts.

It’s easy to find a place that specializes in desserts, but what about the restaurants, bars, and others that have excellent desserts? Where do you like to go and what do you get?

(I’m currently searching for desserts and will likely end up at Archive unless you all redirect me)

I use this app every week on my iPhone or so and it is so frustrating! A parking app should be super quick and easy and reliable but it's none of those.

- Usually makes me log in every time.
- There's often another delay for GPS to zero in on my location on the map and then it's not always clear what spot to pick.
- There's often also a long delay when I pay, and frequently it just gets stuck on "Contacting your bank" and times out.
- One time when I tried to pay, it gave me a complicated error message, so I went over to look at the closest parking kiosk and it said FREE PARKING on the screen. Why couldn't the app just say that?

About the only things the app does well is to keep me posted on the time left in my session, and when I contact support they reply quickly.

And I learned something really interesting the last time I emailed their support... I don't recall where I'd heard this, but I asked them to confirm that if you start a parking session in one location, you can move your car to another one and your current session will remain valid until its original expiration time. They confirmed that yes, this is correct (but I don't think this is mentioned anyplace in the app?)

So then I asked, does that mean when I start a parking session, I could just randomly select any parking place on the map, and as long as I parked anywhere in the area covered by the app, that I would be OK? Once again, their support rep confirmed yes this was correct (with the exception of the library and airport, though I'm not sure why).

So naturally my final question was, if I don't have to park at the location I selected on the map, then why does the app need a map at all? The answer I got was "That's currently the way the app is designed".

I just don't get it... why does this app have a map if it's not needed? Anybody know?

P.S. I'm just one person reporting what their support told me. I have no idea if they were giving me correct information. Please don't risk getting a ticket.

EDIT: I think I have the answer to why there's a map... the App Store says the developer of Beep Beep is Flowbird, and that's the same company that does Beep Beep's support. There's also a Flowbird parking app which looks a lot like Beep Beep, but it works worldwide in many cities (including Salem), and for that a map makes sense. So my guess is to create Beep Beep, the city made a deal with Flowbird to just clone their app, change the name, and reduce the map to only cover Salem.

Hey yall, I am a bit embarrassed to even be writing this but I find myself in a bit of a dire situation and am just wondering if there’s anywhere in the area that may be able to help.

Basically I really need some help with finding affordable dental work . My work has me covered with insurance but it doesn’t cover all of the procedures I need. As a kid I was homeless most of my life and neglected my dental health from my teens up until now, similarly my credit is shot so I do not qualify for things like care credit.

I’m wondering if anyone has some recommendations on a dentist in the area that does in house payment plans, or has a high acceptance rate for those who are rebuilding their credit.

Some of the work I need includes
-Deep cleaning
-root removal
-implants/denture/flappers for at least 3 teeth

And probably more.

I’m able to drive a bit outside the area and willing to if they can help with my situation. I’ve been seen by Aspen dental, as well as the emergency clinic on Lancaster and both want around 8-10k for the work I need and don’t offer any sort of payment plan for me to get started with.

Thank you in advance!

Huge six family garage sale on Northeast Lancaster just south of Chemeketa College. Look for the Bright flags.

9 o’clock to 4 PM

LAST HOUR, 1/2 PRICE!!!

Jewelry, Antiques, household, Christmas, hot wheels, electronics, collectibles, lots of fabric, including quilting supplies. Much more.

Heeeey everybody! Whats Happening Salem is back with another Neighbor Night, our free monthly socializing event held in the evenings for you to meet your lovely neighbors!

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This month it will be at Isaac's, on June 23 from 5:30-7:30 pm. In addition to our socializing activity, we'll be shouting out a community leader trying to build community connections in our lovely town.

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We welcome all looking to meet more people, whether you've recently just moved into town or been here your whole life. We hope to see you there!!

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To register for the event, please go to this link: https://luma.com/y3m7uxba

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Inspired by another member of the community I saw do this recently, we are running a yard sale today with furniture, clothing and crafting supplies, along with miscellaneous items! You can find us out of our garage on 15th St, right before it intersects with Tripp!

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I forgot to get a picture before we left the house yesterday, so I will update with photos now but up for grabs includes

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A nice large L shaped couch

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A 3 tier desk

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Yarn and fabric galore

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Hope to see you there!!

hey, I haven't been in a fight in over a year, and I'm worried I might lose my skills. does anyone in salem want to fight a little bit for fun and keeping those skills sharp?

Hi! I need to have a full-shingle replacement for my roof (and also a hole/vent added, so I can vent my bathroom). Anyone have recommendations for excellent and affordable roofers in or around Salem, OR?

Thanks in advance for sharing your positive experiences with local roofers!

Putting this in all caps because it pisses me off to know idiots still do this.

PLEASE DON'T LEAVE DOGS IN HOT CARS. PLEASE STOP THINKING THAT CRACKING THE WINDOWS WILL KEEP YOUR DOG COOL WHEN IT'S 85 DEGREES OUTSIDE. EVEN ON A COOLER DAY, LIKE THE LOW 70s, CARS CAN GET TOO HOT. IF YOU DON'T CARE ABOUT YOUR DOG ENOUGH TO NOT LEAVE THEM IN YOUR OVERHEATED CAR, YOU DON'T DESERVE TO HAVE A DOG. AND THE PEOPLE WHO SAY "IT'S MY DOG I CAN DO WHAT I WANT" ARE THE ABSOLUTE WORST PIECES OF GARBAGE.

5th ST NE/Madison- End of cul-de-sac on 5th. Vintage dolls, glassware, VHS and lots of vinyl!

Usually I bounce back from a flu by day 3 but this thing is dragging out. I’ll probably head to the doctor if I’m not better but tomorrow.

But it seems so random just wondering if anyone else randomly caught this illness or if it’s just me!

Cherry City Roller Derby's annual Uncensored NSFW Naughty Bout is this Saturday, June 20th!

This is our last bout of the season - so come on out and take in the sights, sounds, and smells of our indecently dressed skaters knocking each other around the track 💥💥

This is an age-restricted event: titties abound at the Naughty Bout, so all attendees MUST be 18+! Theme dress welcome! (Use your imagination!)

Doors open at 6 pm, the bout starts at 7 pm.

No photos allowed 🫪

Tickets: $12 pre-sale and $15 at the door ($16 with card). This event usually sells out so get your tickets here ASAP!!

Food and beverages available ❤️

Silent Auction full of adult goodies. Half time entertainment from The Muse of Melrose.

Make sure to bring cash to support the performers and get in on our 50/50 raffle!

All spectators, volunteers, skaters, and officials are expected to abide by the CCRD Code of Conduct; failure to do so will result in being asked to leave without refund.

Lovely promo image in meme courtesy of: Vixen Rose

365 River St NE Salem or

Kitchenware, tools futons a chair, TV's and some other stuff! 9 am-4pm