Yahoo

Voters appear to pass levy to fund Salem library, parks, Center 50+ in early returns

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A five-year local option levy to fund the Salem Public Library, parks and Center 50+ appears to be passing, according to initial ...
Statesman Journal

Salem to cut hours at the main and West Salem libraries starting Jan. 2

Salem is drastically cutting its public library hours starting Jan. 2. The main Salem Public Library branch downtown will see a 27% reduction in hours and will no longer be open on Sundays. The West ...
Statesman Journal

Will Salem voters pass levy to fund library, parks, Center 50+? A look at the campaign

Salem voters will decide on a 5-year property tax levy to fund parks, libraries and Center 50+ on May 20. The levy would cost the average homeowner $229 annually and generate an estimated $14 million ...
Fox 12 Oregon

Salem library, city services face massive layoffs due to $13M budget shortfall

SALEM Ore. (KPTV) - The City of Salem is facing a $13 million budget shortfall which may result in massive layoffs of library staff and other city services. According to the proposed fiscal year 2026 ...
Statesman Journal Salem on MSN

Oregon library book challenges rise 20% with focus on protected groups

Challenges to library and school materials in Oregon remain near historic highs, according to a report released Sept. 29.