Joe Siess is a reporter for Salem Reporter. He primarily covers city and county government, with a keen interest in the unexpected, and has reported on a variety of themes including culture, law, and legislation. Joe's work has been featured in The Bulletin, The Oregonian (OregonLive), The Observer, Blue Mountain Eagle, and several other publications.
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By: Joe Siess
Elvis Muthee, 18, a senior at West Salem High School, decided at a young age that he had to do something great with his life. While it wasn’t easy to get to where he is today, graduating high school is just the first step into the life he envisions for himself. To comment on this story, use the form at the end of the report.
By: Joe Siess
The city of Salem said in a release Friday that Salem City Attorney Dan Atchison and City Recorder Amy Johnson are looking at information that alleges Betsy Vega, the likely winner in the Salem City Council Ward 6 race, is not a qualified candidate. To comment on this story, use the form at the end of the report.
By: Joe Siess
Salem city councilors will consider public input on the 2027 budget during their meeting Monday night, which starts at 6 p.m.. The budget is expected to be approved on Monday, June 22. Councillors will also discuss their legislative priorities and annual increases to city fees and charges. To comment on this story, use the form at the end of the report.
By: Joe Siess
Salem city councilors considered public input on the 2027 budget proposal during their meeting Monday night, and voted unanimously to move it forward to a final vote on Monday, June 22. Councillors also unanimously approved their legislative priorities for the upcoming session, and annual increases in city fees and charges. To comment on this story, use the form at the end of the report.
By: Joe Siess, Hailey Cook, Abbey Mcdonald
Here’s Salem Reporter’s monthly feature with the latest developments in recent news. To comment on this story, use the form at the end of the report.
By: Joe Siess
Residents in northeast Salem say contracted work crews installing fiber-optic cables for Ezee Fiber, a Texas-based internet service provider with offices in the Pacific Northwest, are invading private property and causing damage. Complaints were aired during a Northeast Neighbors Neighborhood Association meeting last week. To comment on this story, use the form at the end of the report.
By: Joe Siess
County officials declared Betsy Vega the winner of the Salem City Council race for Ward 6, representing northeast Salem. City officials will decide in the coming weeks whether she was a qualified candidate, following allegations that she didn’t properly file with the city recorder’s office. The election in West Salem between Micki Varney and Chris Cummings is likely to go to a runoff election in November if neither candidate gets more than half of votes after a hand count on June 25. To comment on this story, use the form at the end of the report.
One of the state’s warmest winters on record already has most of Oregon in drought conditions, according to state officials. In Salem, those conditions are not expected to impact the city’s drinking water supply this summer, but Marion County officials are seeing more strain on the area’s water systems due to years of drier conditions. To comment on this story, use the form at the end of the report.
By: Joe Siess
Salem Mayor Julie Hoy on Monday, June 22, will proclaim the winners in five local elections, including for mayor, municipal judge and city council positions. Councilors will also consider adopting the city’s final budget for 2027. To comment on this story, use the form at the end of the report.
By: Joe Siess
Salem city councilors voted 6-0 to approve the new budget for 2027 which funds expansions to city cleaning crews and the police department's Homeless Services Team. The budget also funds the Fire Department's new REACH Team which responds to mental health crises. To comment on this story, use the form at the end of the report.
