Your Thursday evening update on Salem news

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Salem’s library is off the city chopping block for now. Dozens of Salemites rallied again in support of the library as the city’s budget committee voted unanimously Wednesday night to use saved money in a cultural and tourism fund to pay operating costs for the next year.

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The move means six library workers won’t be laid off in July – but it doesn’t restore hours that were already cut at the start of the year.

Reporter Abbey McDonald dives in below as Salem gets started on what’s likely to be its most contentious budgeting process in years. Our team will keep you informed about how the city’s budget choices will impact you, and avenues to weigh in as proposals move forward.

Here’s some of today’s news. Find all our coverage on our website here.

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Budget committee votes to fund Salem’s library following outpouring of community support

Salem’s budget committee on Wednesday voted to use hotel tax money to stave off proposed library reductions for the next year, as a revenue task force seeks long-term funding. The…

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Through walks, gardening and dance, Amador Aguilar brings Salem together

Amador Aguilar has worked for decades, often under the radar, to forge neighborhood and cross-cultural connections across Salem through his Enlace project, focusing much of his work in the Northgate…

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YOUR GOVERNMENT: Safe walking routes for Four Corners kids move forward

Marion County Commissioners on Wednesday approved a construction contract for a project that will add a crosswalk and more sidewalks near Four Corners Elementary School this summer.

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Budget committee votes to fund Salem’s library following outpouring of community support

Through walks, gardening and dance, Amador Aguilar brings Salem together

YOUR GOVERNMENT: Safe walking routes for Four Corners kids move forward

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