Category City News
Cherriots to host series of open houses on new tax, service expansions
Cherriots is seeking community open houses about how to improve bus service in the Salem area using a new tax it plans to implement in 2027. The district announced four open houses throughout September and an online survey.
Oregon, Washington, California form vaccine alliance while Florida tries to ban mandates
Gov. Tina Kotek is joining other West Coast governors to coordinate vaccine recommendations, saying the CDC has become politicized.
Dreamies Creamery opens a second location in new downtown shopping center, The Forge
A family-run business selling ice cream made from sheep’s milk sets up in Salem after start in Dallas.
Salem city councilors support transportation bill while Marion County commissioners oppose it
Salem Mayor Julie Hoy sent a letter of support for a new $4.3 billion transportation bill to the Legislature’s transportation funding committee on behalf of the Salem City Council, saying increases in taxes and fees are needed to address rising road maintenance costs for Salem.
Paid parking in downtown Salem is a moneymaker. Businesses wonder what’s next.
The first month of downtown Salem’s new paid parking program brought in around double what city officials expected, and nearly as much as an annual parking tax on downtown businesses brought in last year.
‘Common sense’: federal appeals court upholds Oregon prescription drug transparency law
A 2018 law requiring pharmaceutical companies to report to the state the reasons for raising already expensive drug prices has been spared for now.
City seeking volunteers to make sure levy dollars are spent properly
The city of Salem is seeking community members to join a committee tasked with overseeing a property tax increase accepted by voters in May to help pay for the library, parks and recreation and Center 50+.
Simonka Place expands with more space for families
The Salem area's largest shelter for women and families is getting space for 40 new residents along with space for child care.
Union representing Roth’s employees spearheads boycott, billboards say “Don’t Shop Roth’s”
A union representing dozens of Roth’s Fresh Markets employees has launched a boycott campaign amid ongoing contract negotiations with the company.