Board fires head of Oregon’s public defense agency
Stephen Singer decried his firing as something out of a ‘Third World tin-pot dictatorship”
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NE Hawthorne Ave, D Street closed due to crash
Drivers should avoid Northeast Hawthorne Avenue and D Street, which was blocked by four cars due to a crash Thursday, police say.
County health officials seek more monkeypox testing, vaccine distribution
State health officials have confirmed one monkeypox case in Marion County. But the county’s public health director says she is concerned there may not be enough local testing for the virus.
Sunday winds concert pays tribute to all things England
Salem Symphonic Winds are raising money to fund their upcoming season with a special concert Sunday at Youngberg Hill, a McMinville winery.
UPDATE: Salem Parkway reopened after crash, vehicle fire at Cherry Ave
Salem Parkway is closed as emergency responders work on the scene of a crash in which a vehicle caught fire, Salem police said Monday.
Commission likely to fire head of Oregon public defense agency
The state commission overseeing Oregon’s public defense agency is likely to fire the divisive lawyer in charge of the department on Thursday, barely a week after its first attempt to remove him failed.
Capitol Jam will bring a day of music to Riverfront Park
The Aug. 27 festival is a city-organized “grand opening” for the Salem Rotary Amphitheater after several months of test concerts and private events at the new structure.
Crash leaves thousands without power in NE Salem Tuesday night
About 3,400 homes and businesses lost power for two hours Tuesday night after a driver hit a pole on Northeast 23rd Street.
Swedish cabins highlighted in virtual Capitol exhibit
A virtual exhibit from Nordic Northwest is online at the Capitol thanks to a grant from the Salem nonprofit Oregon State Capitol Foundation.
Former penitentiary superintendent’s relationship with employee spilled into workplace, investigation finds
An investigator retained by the state Department of Justice found Brandon Kelly gave preferential treatment to one employee with whom he had a romantic relationship, while verbally abusing others.
