Weddle kindergarten teacher Brock Bergstedt spent weeks arriving at school at 5:30 a.m. to paint a mural in the hallway, working with his mother Lillian.
Rachel Alexander
Mayor candidates quarrel over experience and money in debate
About 300 people attended a Tuesday evening debate between Mayor Chris Hoy and Councilor Julie Hoy, which turned personal as the two unrelated candidates questioned one another.
Volunteers will ferry thousands of pies to Salem educators Wednesday
Every school employee, from cafeteria workers to teachers, will get a pie Wednesday as volunteers drive nearly 6,500 to 87 schools and buildings around Salem and Keizer.
EDITOR’S NOTE: With reader support, Salem Reporter adds new journalist
Joe Seiss, an experienced Oregon reporter, is joining Salem Reporter’s newsroom this week to cover city and county government.
Sheep to Shawl brings wool arts to life Saturday
A free event Saturday, May 4, at Willamette Heritage Center includes sheep shearing, fiber arts and a chance to view the archaeological dig on the center’s grounds.
Padres, madres del noreste presionan a la ciudad para que actúe para reducir la violencia armada
Una reunión de la Iniciativa de Reducción de la Violencia Comunitaria de Salem atrajo a unas 100 personas que dijeron que quieren ayudar a los líderes municipales y policiales a abordar los tiroteos en sus vecindarios.
Budget committee seeks money to restore summer events in Salem parks
Salem budget committee members on Wednesday asked City Manager Keith Stahley to find about $75,000 to keep summer movies and concerts going this summer at Riverfront Park. The proposed budget cuts those events and turns off splash pads at city parks, except for Riverfront Park.
VOTE 2024: Two election workers running against longtime Marion County clerk
Marion County Clerk Bill Burgess is running for a sixth term. Jo Anne Lepley, a deputy election clerk, and Anna Munson, an election board worker retired from the medical field, are also seeking the seat.
EVENTS: Awesome 3000, ag fest and Earth Day happenings in Salem
Catch Oregon Ag Fest, arena football and more happening in Salem for the week starting Thursday, April 25.
VOTE 2024: What to know about the May 21 primary election in Salem
From presidential candidates to Salem’s mayor, here’s a guide to learning more about local candidates, checking your party registration and more.