Salem, the capital city of Oregon, is strategically located midway between Portland and Eugene on Interstate 5 (I-5) in the middle of the fertile Willamette Valley, a 100 mile long lowland between the Cascade Mountains and the Lower Coast Range. Salem resides in both Marion and Polk Counties.
The Willamette River, one of the few that flows from south to north, winds through the Salem area forming the boundary between Marion and Polk counties. With mountains and the majestic Oregon coastline to the west, mountains and lakes to the east, an abundance of rivers surrounding it and the state's largest city an hour to the north, Salem offers something for everyone.
Welcome to the community for Salem, Oregon! This is a place where residents, ex-residents, and potential residents can come together. If you've got a great event to promote, a bit of local news to discuss, or a gripe about the weather, this is the place to do it.