Vortex, a pregnant cat, was shot dead in the street by a group of teenagers who remain at large.
Joe Siess - Salem Reporter
Whiskers, candlelit music, queer comedy: what to do in Salem May 16-22
From a huge kids clothing sale at the state fairgrounds to a chance to snuggle adoptable kittens, here’s a guide to Salem events from May 16-22.
Deacon gets tax exemption for downtown Salem apartments, faces accusations of ignoring wage theft
The Salem City Council on Monday approved a property tax break on a 105-unit apartment building under the condition that the city adopt new transparency rules designed to prevent worker exploitation.
New movie filmed in southern Oregon to screen at Salem Cinema Friday
A new movie filmed in southern Oregon will screen at Salem Cinema followed by a Q&A session with two of the film’s creators, Annie Lundgren and Gary Lundgren.
UPDATED: Council approves crosswalk projects, tax break for new apartments
Councilors will vote Monday on whether to exempt from property taxes the High Street Apartments, a 105-unit development planned for a vacant downtown lot.
Salem budget committee votes to keep water on, continue programs in city parks
The city’s budget committee voted on May 8 to recommend using more than $500,000 from the city’s tourism fund to keep Salem’s parks and splash pads operational and to continue a number of community programs.
Willamette students end occupation over arms investments, plan to resume in fall
Willamette University students occupied campus buildings for five days before disbanding on Tuesday following a meeting with university administrators about the endowment.
CULTURE: May’s art, history exhibitions and events
Art exhibitions in Salem this month include a celebration of pigeons and a showcase of local tattoo artists.
Willamette students occupy campus center, seeking divestment from arms industry
About 20 Willamette students on Friday afternoon began a peaceful occupation of the student center, joining a growing protest movement on U.S. campuses against the war in Gaza. Many of the participating students are Jewish.
Salem archaeologists dig up 1840s ceramics as search for Methodist parsonage continues
Salem’s award-winning approach to archeological preservation will be showcased on Saturday during a public event at the Willamette Heritage Center.
