Joe Siess

Hoy, Nordyke spar on ethics, homelessness during chamber mayoral debate Salem Mayor Julie Hoy said she deserves another term in office for helping bring financial stability and increasing public safety in Salem, while her challenger, Councilor Vanessa Nor... See more

Mayor Julie Hoy asks city to coordinate with ODOT for homeless camp cleanups in Salem Salem Mayor Julie Hoy wants the city to work more closely with the Oregon Department of Transportation to address homeless camping in Salem. She’s written a proposal to ... See more

Salem chamber to hold mayoral debate Monday morning Salem voters have an early chance Monday to hear from the city’s mayor and the councilor challenging her for the job. Salem Mayor Julie Hoy and Councilor Vanessa Nordyke will meet in a live debate hosted... See more

Salem city council removes Kyle Hedquist from police review board, civil service commission In response to threats directed at Salem city councilors, a beefed up police presence greeted dozens heading into a special meeting Wednesday, where councilors vot... See more

Electric bills won’t go up until April, Salem residents will pay more in 2026 for other utilities New rules mean residents in Salem don’t have to worry about their gas and electric bills going up with the new year, but rate increases are coming in the spr... See more