The budget committee met Wednesday evening to discuss the next five years of funding firefighters, city streets and more. “We literally have wrung this system and organization dry,” said City Manager Keith Stahley.
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Woman sues Oregon Youth Authority, alleging teen on parole shot her in 2021
The lawsuit filed Tuesday alleges state officials knew Gerardo Trujillo-Torres, now 18, had assaulted others and was involved in a gang when they paroled him. He is now charged with killing one person and seriously injuring another in a Salem shooting.
Man sentenced to 25 years for driving drunk, killing 4 in Salem homeless camp
“I have no doubt the thought has come to your mind that because these people were homeless, they were less human. You could not be more wrong,” a relative of one of the victims told Enrique Rodriguez, Jr. at his sentencing Wednesday.
Longtime Salem public works director retires
After 28 years working for the city of Salem, Peter Fernandez is learning to enjoy the streets, parks and infrastructure he helped develop from a layman’s perspective.
Salem’s new flag earns a rare “A” grade
The North American Vexillological Association, a group of flag enthusiasts, graded over 300 city flags around the U.S. adopted since 2015. Salem’s was listed in the top 25.
Salem City Council commits $2 million to airport terminal improvements, staffing
At Monday’s meeting, tourism and business groups spoke in favor of the spending, which is a precursor to bringing commercial flights back to the city. A majority of commenters were opposed, citing climate and budgetary concerns.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: Council to vote on $2.4 million airport terminal upgrade, staffing
At Monday’s meeting, the council will also swear in new members and discuss land use and improvement projects.
Salem cleared to sell infrastructure bonds after ballot error
A Marion County judge ruled that even with a legally-required sentence accidentally left off the ballot, Salem voters had clear information about the measure’s impact on property taxes.
SE Battle Creek Road partly closed for emergency repairs
Salem crews on Thursday began repairing the street surface, which the city said was in poor condition for drivers following the recent ice storm and rain.
Salem City Council returns in person after 3 years of online meetings
Monday’s council meeting will be the first offered in a hybrid format since councilors moved online at the start of the pandemic. Supply chain issues in getting hybrid equipment delayed the return, according to the city.