Salem, Oregon, is the capital of the state and the seat of Marion County and parts of the city extend to Polk County. Although there is a mild dispute as to who, exactly, chose the name for the town, it is indisputable that it comes from the Arabic word “salam,” and the Hebrew word “shalom,” both of which mean peace.
Regular Blogs
Shares the lives and thoughts of a couple who moved to Salem in 2009 until they left in November of 2011. Subjects include life in Oregon, flowers, nightclubs, and film festivals and other events.
http://desperatelyseekingsalem.com/
After experiencing a dangerous situation in a restaurant, a mom went on a crusade to seek out safe kid-friendly places in Salem. The places she writes about include museums, parks, gardens, and libraries.
http://kidfriendlysalem.blogspot.com/
Makin' It Happen in Salem, Oregon
This blog functions almost as a journal, chronicling the life and thoughts of the blogger, with entries about such things as local crime, movies, weather, and technology.
http://makin-it.blogspot.com/
A Salem church focuses on an Oregon missionary team in Sudan, the Gospel, the people to whom they minister, and the ministry of those in Salem.
http://ywamsalem.posterous.com/
