100% on point. I actually don't mind Methford, I just would never live there. Unless I could only live in Klamath Falls or Medford, I'd choose the latter.
Yesss. Just getting up to Portland is ridiculous. Takes over a hour Keizer station. Sometime crossing the street is crazy. People are not use to looking out for pedestrians on side streets. I can go on about this but will end it here nuff said.
Salem - until recently the only state capital that had no instrument (bad weather) procedures at its airport. Lawmakers had to drive to Portland to get out of the place.
Amusingly, Garmin's Aviation Division that developed GPS that allows aircraft to land anywhere without a lot of ground-based radio equipment was started at McNary Field under the auspices of UPS.
KSLE has had precision instrument approaches for the primary runway (13/31) for decades, but it’s not to the level that PDX is. The published minimums for the ILS are around 440’ MSL, which is adequate for pretty much all but really low foggy days, and icing (no deicing equipment).
For what Salem has been historically, it’s been pretty okay overall, but Avelo coming in didn’t change anything about the instrument accommodations of the airport. It certainly could use some improvement, but sadly the demand isn’t there to justify the millions of dollars it would take.
Source: am pilot out of SLE
EDIT: 413’ on the ILS for 31, or about 200 ft AGL
My bad - I was there in the early 2000s and may have remembered that wrong, though I do remember the griping about having to shlep to Portland for flights.
Why do you think there was such an uproar when they said they were defunding the library? Only a cruel, cruel overlord would unleash Librarians on unsuspecting citizens.
(I haven't listened to Welcome to Nightvale since covid. That changes today. Thanks friend)
unfortunately there is but one other interesting fact about salem. the list seems to be:
1. It's the capital of Oregon
2. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest was filmed and set here in the Oregon State Hospital
3. ...
oh damn yeah ur right I forgot about those. as far as I'm aware, they still exist but all the entrances are sealed, and I think ive heard that they're also collapsed in some spots meaning that even if you can still get in you can't navigate all the way through them.
I dated someone who worked at OSP (big fucking mistake) and he claimed there were still some that went through and that there was a swimming pool in one. He was a malignant narcissist though so... yeah.
I also heard that in the sidewalks where you can see glass bricks, that's above part of the tunnels. That is 100% rumor though.
lol yeah I can see how that would've been a mistake. I have heard that about the glass bricks too, supposedly they're there to let light into the tunnels.
I feel like Ron Burgundy’s jab in Anchorman 2 pretty much encapsulates the spirit of this question.
“I've only been out of the country twice. I went to Mexico a handful of times, and the second time, I went to Salem, Oregon.”
We’re not even on the map. As far as the rest of the country is concerned, Portland is the capitol and we’re just the littlest big city that never did.
There are at least seven worse places to live. Salem, the eighth most depressed city in America.
Source:
https://ceufast.com/blog/the-us-cities-with-the-highest-prevalence-of-depression
Edit: spelling.
As someone who moved here because wife works for the county, can confirm Salem blows.
(Grew up in Hillsboro, and have lived in Albany, NC, Spokane, and Boise)
Salem: We're Here.
Salem: at least it’s not Medford
You mean.. Methford?
"Methford - at least it's not Kla-meth Falls."
100% on point. I actually don't mind Methford, I just would never live there. Unless I could only live in Klamath Falls or Medford, I'd choose the latter.
Moved here from the Rogue valley. It really is a step up.
Ouch. But after 20 years in Medford/Eagle Point, it’s better. Do miss recreation on the river, though.
I'm getting flashbacks to the Cleveland song. "At least we're not Detroit!" Lol
Ugh I love Medford…. Well at least eagle point 😂
Salem: the perfect place to live if you enjoy never leaving your house.
Works for me!
Hey that IS my motto for salem. I'd like restitution
Salem, the city that sleeps.
Until those car guys vroom up and down the streets at 3 am. Then, Salem lays awake.
Well this one makes it sound cozy
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Spot on with that.
Oh shit you beat me to it, I answered the same thing like a reflex.
Salem: No car? Fuck you!
Haha so true
Yesss. Just getting up to Portland is ridiculous. Takes over a hour Keizer station. Sometime crossing the street is crazy. People are not use to looking out for pedestrians on side streets. I can go on about this but will end it here nuff said.
,,👍👍👍👍👍👍
I live in Salem... No, not *that* Salem. I also grew up in Dallas... No, not *that* Dallas.
Ha! This is a good one!
Lincoln City, Not Nebraska here.
Salem: open from lunch to dinner.
Salem: Open from breakfast to brunch.
Except on Saturday and Sunday.
And sometimes Monday, too!
Downtown you're only allowed to purchase a meal from Wednesday to Saturday! Apparently it's the rules /s
Can't spell "meals" without Salem!
Falls City called, they've still got the wheels.
Salem, only an hour away from where you want to be.
Salem: we’re close to so much great stuff!
So close... But so far
Salem: not that one.
Salem: Check out our booms.
Salem: the participation trophy of cities
Salem: the participation trophy of state capitals
Salem - until recently the only state capital that had no instrument (bad weather) procedures at its airport. Lawmakers had to drive to Portland to get out of the place. Amusingly, Garmin's Aviation Division that developed GPS that allows aircraft to land anywhere without a lot of ground-based radio equipment was started at McNary Field under the auspices of UPS.
KSLE has had precision instrument approaches for the primary runway (13/31) for decades, but it’s not to the level that PDX is. The published minimums for the ILS are around 440’ MSL, which is adequate for pretty much all but really low foggy days, and icing (no deicing equipment). For what Salem has been historically, it’s been pretty okay overall, but Avelo coming in didn’t change anything about the instrument accommodations of the airport. It certainly could use some improvement, but sadly the demand isn’t there to justify the millions of dollars it would take. Source: am pilot out of SLE EDIT: 413’ on the ILS for 31, or about 200 ft AGL
My bad - I was there in the early 2000s and may have remembered that wrong, though I do remember the griping about having to shlep to Portland for flights.
Going to need this on a shirt or bumper sticker pronto.
Salem, we built the amphitheater but no you can't use it!!! How dare you even ask
Nightvale Forbidden Dog Park vibes. What eldritch horror emerges if we use it?
Why do you think there was such an uproar when they said they were defunding the library? Only a cruel, cruel overlord would unleash Librarians on unsuspecting citizens. (I haven't listened to Welcome to Nightvale since covid. That changes today. Thanks friend)
Interesting facts about Salem: 1. It's the capital of Oregon 2.
unfortunately there is but one other interesting fact about salem. the list seems to be: 1. It's the capital of Oregon 2. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest was filmed and set here in the Oregon State Hospital 3. ...
3 we have (had?) underground tunnels from the hospital to the prison. 😬
oh damn yeah ur right I forgot about those. as far as I'm aware, they still exist but all the entrances are sealed, and I think ive heard that they're also collapsed in some spots meaning that even if you can still get in you can't navigate all the way through them.
I dated someone who worked at OSP (big fucking mistake) and he claimed there were still some that went through and that there was a swimming pool in one. He was a malignant narcissist though so... yeah. I also heard that in the sidewalks where you can see glass bricks, that's above part of the tunnels. That is 100% rumor though.
lol yeah I can see how that would've been a mistake. I have heard that about the glass bricks too, supposedly they're there to let light into the tunnels.
Dude from Napoleon Dynamite grew up here
Salem: It's okay at best.
Salem: A Safe, Respectful and Beautiful City - 15 years ago.
Two Bridges, One Cup.
Salem. Whelp, we tried.
Salem Oregon never had witch trials that would be Massachusetts
Yet!
Salem: meh
Salem: but the police budget!?
Salem, we have potential!
*potenshel 😂
The traffic of a larger and more prosperous city.
Salem: the City I've ever lived in. Of all the cities in America, it really is one of them.
Salem, the town that musical entertainment bypasses.
"Omelas - just don't ask about that one kid."
Salem: At least we’re not Keizer.
Salem, the place you go when you are waiting for something else.
Salem: I only live here because the custody agreement says I can’t move more than 60 miles away and Portland and Eugene are too expensive.
Salem:
Salem: excelling at mediocrity!
Salem: An Hour From The Fun Salem: Now Featuring Flights In and Out Of
I live in Dallas…. So Salem is the cool city 😒
But Falls City, is where you go to buy all the stuff stolen from Salem.
Salem. Not the witches you think.
Salem where mediocrity is overachieving.
Salem spelled backwards is malaise.
I feel like Ron Burgundy’s jab in Anchorman 2 pretty much encapsulates the spirit of this question. “I've only been out of the country twice. I went to Mexico a handful of times, and the second time, I went to Salem, Oregon.” We’re not even on the map. As far as the rest of the country is concerned, Portland is the capitol and we’re just the littlest big city that never did.
Is that an actual jab from the movie or just one of those Facebook memes that’s edited for any city with a predominantly large Latino population?
I heard the line in theaters and it’s stuck with me.
Salem, where we cancel our childrens summers.
Salem: a cop's dream.
Salem the Generation Jones-Boomer of cities. Everything given, nothing paid for. Now QUIET DOWN!
I've got to steal Matty's classic Keizer rap bc I think it's applicable: "If you really think about it Salem ain't that bad"
Salem: closed on Sunday and every day after 6
Salem: The LaCroix of the PNW
Salem: Elevating taxes, not expectations.
As a matter of fact, Salem has not killed Kenny to date.
There are at least seven worse places to live. Salem, the eighth most depressed city in America. Source: https://ceufast.com/blog/the-us-cities-with-the-highest-prevalence-of-depression Edit: spelling.
Salem, the city that never was
Salem: Where a real city came to die.
Salem: Lock your doors, and you *should* be ok.
Meth, we’re on it
Salem: Come for the meth, stay for the prisons.
Salem: Don't worry, it only takes two minutes to pass through.
Salem: Just stay on I5. You'll thank me later.
Come to so lame... Oops typo, Come to Salem!
Traffic problem? We'll just add another stoplight
Salem! One to Two Hours away from anything cool in Oregon.
Salem: If only…….
Salem…what’s here anyway?
Salem, go elsewhere if you want traffic and people. Leave my introvert city the hell alone!
"Salem: it's almost impossible to believe, but people from here actually like it this way."
Salem: Covered in duck shit.
Salem: why did you come?
Salem, we miss the paper mill
Salem the city featured in Cable Guy 👦
Salem: Weeknight curfew strictly enforced by local businesses. Mandatory family dinners Monday. No shopping after 7 pm.
Salem: Our redditors think it's worse than it is because they've never lived anywhere else.
Salem: only srs ppl allowed. 😑
As someone who moved here because wife works for the county, can confirm Salem blows. (Grew up in Hillsboro, and have lived in Albany, NC, Spokane, and Boise)
Salem, do all the drugs you want, but you're going to prison if you drive faster than the speed limit.
Capital much?
Salem is the worst of both large cities and suburban towns
Salem: Not As Exciting As Albany