The background: The fountain was a gift to the people of Oregon from former Gov. Charles Sprague and his wife, Blanche, a $100,000 bequest to beautify the Capitol Mall. Sprague, the longtime publisher ...

SALEM, Ore. — Small business owners in Salem are frustrated with the city's expanded code enforcement ... the new Torque Automotive sign on the building's longstanding awning would be subject ...

Mayor Deegan and City Council member Salem disagree on how to acquire an office building for a University of Florida graduate campus. Deegan supports a land swap while Salem prefers a cash purchase.

New fencing installed by the Oregon Department of Transportation aims to end homeless camping in several Salem locations.

Three people are running to fill the Ward 6 Salem City Council seat left vacant by Mayor Julie Hoy. Here are the candidates.

Mayor Julie Hoy highlighted economic growth and challenges like the $13.8 million budget shortfall. She urged support for the livability levy to fund essential services. Hoy expressed optimism about ...

Oregon's Building Codes Division adopted new provisions ... to come up with innovative solutions.” Planners for the city of Eugene are working on Urban Growth Strategies to plan for needs ...

Salem's budget deficit, upcoming livability levy vote, homelessness and economic growth headlined Mayor Julie Hoy's first State of the City address ... an increase in building permits and housing ...

The General Services Administration is listing federal buildings for sale, including the Bonneville Power Administration and 911 Federal Building ... three Oregon cities — Portland, Salem ...