Joe Siess
Joe Siess is a reporter for Salem Reporter. Joe joined Salem Reporter in 2024 and primarily covers city and county government but loves surprises. Joe previously reported for the Redmond Spokesman, the Bulletin in Bend, Klamath Falls Herald and News and the Malheur Enterprise. He was born in Independence, MO, where the Oregon Trail officially starts, and grew up in the Kansas City area.
Thieves steal historic school bell from Assistance League of Salem-Keizer
The Assistance League of Salem-Keizer seeks information on a historic brass school bell that hung outside of the Assistance League gift shop, which was stolen over the Memorial Day weekend.
Salem city council passes alternative Gaza ceasefire resolution following hours of public testimony
The Salem City Council approved, 5-4, a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza that removed all references to genocide following hours of emotional public testimony from a diverse group of community members.
New owners of Salem’s Stettler Supply Co. come from Midwestern farming backgrounds
Nolan Grimm and Taylor Meyer took over irrigation supplier Stettler Supply Co. about a year ago. They plan to bring the company back to its agricultural roots but with fresh perspectives.
UPDATE: Man arrested, accused of setting NE Salem business ablaze
Police have arrested José Á. García, 40, on an accusation of first-degree arson after fire crews spent hours putting out a fire at the intersection of Northeast Silverton Road and Hawthorne Avenue.
Salem City Council to consider Gaza ceasefire resolution Tuesday
After scathing testimony from members of the public during recent meetings, the Salem City Council will consider adopting a resolution calling for a permanent ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas during its upcoming meeting Tuesday, May 28.
Woman, 70, fatally struck while crossing N Salem street on motorized scooter
Lois Marie Randall, 70, died in the hospital after a vehicle crashed into her electric-powered chair as she attempted to cross Northeast Liberty Street on Wednesday.
Firefighters rescue man buried up to his armpits in northeast Salem grain silo
A man had to be pulled out of a grain silo in northeast Salem on Tuesday after getting buried up to his chest in grain for about three and a half hours.
What to do in Salem over Memorial Day weekend: cat rappers, Broadway and a state veteran ceremony
A new play opens the Theatre 33 season this weekend, and the state Department of Veterans Affairs will hold its annual Memorial Day ceremony Monday at 11 a.m.
As city and school district cut, Marion County’s proposed budget mostly stable
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.
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.