Salem City Council voted unanimously Monday to send a livability levy that would fund the library, parks and Center 50+ to voters in the May 20 election. Salem's main library and West Salem branch ...

City officials estimate there are 500 to 600 people living in the two parks. On Monday, the suspension of the rules limiting camping was extended until June, but it can be terminated at any time.

A five-year operating levy to fund the Salem Public Library, Center 50+ and parks could be on the ballot in May.

Almost 10 months after the Salem City Council voted to allow homeless encampments at two city parks in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19, city leaders outlined a plan to "unwind" the ...

SALEM — City Parks Director Shane Franks reviewed 2021 park activities with city Parks Commission members Wednesday, calling it a good year overall, despite income at the lake falling short. “I’m ...

After more than a year of letting homeless people live outside, socially distanced in city parks, Salem officials reversed the policy this week. Skip Navigation. Share on Facebook; ...

Despite outcry from neighbors in southeast Salem, the Salem City Council voted Monday to continue allowing homeless camping in two city parks.. The motion passed -2, with councilors Jim Lewis and ...

Salem City Council unanimously voted to add a local measure to the May ballot that would fund the library, parks and Center 50+. If passed, the levy would cost the average household $229 a year.