PHOTOS: Snowballs, Santa and marching bands dazzle at Salem Holiday Parade
A bigger, brighter holiday parade hit downtown Salem streets Friday night.
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YOUR GOVERNMENT: Plans for revenue task force to take shape
During their Monday, Dec. 4, meeting, councilors will discuss plans for the revenue task force and will consider facilitating an affordable housing development by temporarily buying a property to later be sold to a developer.
2023 Salem holiday events guide
There are plenty of places to celebrate the holidays in Salem this month, including parades, light shows, shopping and performances.
Salem reports sewage spill into Clark Creek
About 265 gallons of raw sewage spilled into the creek in southeast Salem Thursday afternoon.
Salem under flood watch through Tuesday as streams expected to rise rapidly
With days of rain ahead, the National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Salem. Three sandbag stations are now open across the city.
USDA grows solar power in rural Oregon despite limited transmission, assistance
Historic funding to the Rural Energy for America program has helped fund more than three dozen rural solar projects in Oregon this year.
Parade day in Salem – here’s all you need to know to watch and get into the spirit
The Downtown Salem Holiday Parade starts rolling at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1. Here’s everything you need to know to enjoy the parade that will have marching bands, floats and decorated vehicles.
Treasurer sues Polk County, alleges officials block him from doing his job
Polk County has stripped the treasurer of duties, leaving the role little more than a figurehead while unelected county officials handle county finances, according to a lawsuit filed by Treasurer Steve Milligan. He says that’s not how Oregon law works.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: Marion County commissioners approve extended contract for addiction treatment
Commissioners on Wednesday unanimously accepted state money for addiction treatment and services intended to remove barriers to housing. The extended contract with the Oregon Health Authority adds $4.67 million and lasts through June 2025.
With Kotek’s support, Salem will again seek state money for city services
Salem legislators think they have a better chance during the 2024 Legislature to get state money paid in lieu of property taxes to help close a city budget deficit. Mayor Chris Hoy cautioned any such payment won’t fix the city’s budget issues.