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.
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.
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.