Joe Siess

Salem Mayor Chris Hoy is proposing a public censure for City Councilor Julie Hoy, who is mayor-elect, and Councilor Deanna Gwyn after they chose to vote recently on a land use decision involving a campaign donor.

On Tuesday Salem city councilors will consider raising city utility rates on households by roughly $5 a month for water, stormwater and sewage.

The city got almost 650 name suggestions in October for its new electric street sweeper — roughly 10% of them “Sweepy McSweepface.” Residents have the chance to vote on the top five suggestions until Nov. 15, and the winner will be announced Nov. 18

City Councilor Julie Hoy, who is mayor-elect, and Councilor Deanna Gwyn were publicly censured Tuesday by their colleagues for participating in a

Wendy Garrett, a Salem fitness instructor, travels the world running marathons despite a spinal cord injury which renders the bottom part of her leg immobile.

The Salem Public Library drew community support as Salem city councilors and other budget committee members weigh how to balance the city’s 2025 budget, which is facing a $18 million deficit.

The people have spoken and Z.E.U.S — short for Zero Emission Utility Sweeper — will be the official name of the city’s new electric street sweeper. An eighth grader named Zaidee Salazar from Cascade Junior High school in Turner made the suggestion, which won a public poll last week.

Salem's growing obligation to pay out millions for employee pensions is worsening the city's budget crisis.

Zohra Campbell, a licensed chiropractor started Indigo Wellness Center in 2004 to take a holistic approach to healing people’s bodies. She’s since helped instruct other yoga teachers and wellness practitioners across Salem.

Salem city councilors will vote Monday on moving forward with a plan for a possible property tax levy to fund the library, parks and Center 50+.