Marion County’s budget committee meets Wednesday to discuss a $732.8 million budget that cuts about 20 vacant jobs, mostly in the health department.
Joe Siess - Salem Reporter
Southeast Salem family reeling after camera captures teens killing cat with gunfire
Vortex, a pregnant cat, was shot dead in the street by a group of teenagers who remain at large.
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.
