The Great Oregon Steam-Up festival returns this weekend with demonstrations of historic workmanship and a parade of steam engines and other vehicles. Other events this weekend include a movie at Riverfront Park, Hoopla and a Blues performance.
Abbey McDonald
YOUR GOVERNMENT: Transit bills that passed and died during the state legislative session
During its Thursday, July 27, meeting, the Cherriots board of directors will hear a summary of the outcomes of statewide transit bills during the 2023 legislative session. They will also hear a preliminary financial report for the fiscal year that just ended.
UPDATE: Councilors approve plans for safer walking, biking on South Salem Heights Avenue
The city council agenda for Monday, July 24, includes new appointments to the Salem Public Library advisory board, plans for a west Salem apartment development and road improvements on South Salem Heights Avenue.
Petition to bring Salem payroll tax to public vote hits 4,000 signatures, organizers say
Two weeks after a split city council vote, an Oregon business group’s campaign said it has gathered over 4,000 unverified signatures to bring the Salem employee-paid payroll tax to a public vote. Organizers must submit at least 3,986 valid signatures by Aug. 9.
Willamette Slough restoration project reaches final year
Crews will spray one last round of herbicide at the Willamette Slough, near Riverfront Park, to combat the Ludwigia weed that chokes out native plants and wildlife. It’s the fourth and final year of treatment in a project that has largely cleared the issue.
EVENTS: Athletes, musicians, artists and comedians flocking to Salem this weekend
This weekend, Salem has a packed events schedule including the Salem Art Fair and Festival, Sunday’s Ironman race, a punk rock festival, plays and cultural events.
Punk, ska and organic vegetables: MIG Fest returns
This Saturday, a Salem-grown punk and ska music festival will bring a range of voices to the main stage at Minto Island Growers.
Salem councilors explain their votes for and against the payroll tax
Salem Reporter sent each Salem city councilor a set of questions about their vote on the payroll tax, with topics from the public comment process, their reasoning and the matter of a citywide vote. Here are their responses.
Oregon business group seeks to force public vote on Salem wage tax
Oregon Business & Industry on Friday filed a referendum petition to refer a payroll tax to Salem voters after the city council narrowly approved it July 10.
ART: July’s artist exhibitions in Salem
This month, exhibits in Salem include a showcase of stone sculptures and celebrations of the Pacific Northwest.