Some citizens say a new utility tax the city is considering is regressive and unfair to residents.  Salem local Jim Scheppke characterizes it as, “another example of how our current City government seems to be all about serving the interests …

Communities are installing bike racks to encourage alternative ways of getting around. The racks are called “temporary Bike Corrals,” and, in recent years, have appeared more frequently around the country.  One was erected at Salem’s First Wednesday event on June …

Salem residents are beginning to notice the presence of cell towers and other wireless equipment in our community.  And, recently, they’ve become displeased. Clearwire and T-Mobile currently have agreements that enable them to place wireless equipment on structures (such as …

In an effort to kick Planned Parenthood out of district schools, three conservative candidates ran in May’s Salem-Keizer School Board elections.  All three were defeated by incumbents who support the work Planned Parenthood does teaching health classes in district schools. …

A citizen’s group has organized to object to City plans that parking meters soon fill Salem’s downtown district.   Shortly after declaring its purpose, the group found fifty downtown businesses who wanted to help it gather signatures. The group needs 8,000 …