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A Salem man has been charged with a bias crime for assaulting and seriously injuring a Ukrainian refugee in May because of his national origin.

The victim told police he and his wife moved to the U.S. in April as refugees, and was living with family in Keizer. He told police he was blinded in one eye as a result of an attack from a man who was saying slurs and insulting Ukrainians, according to records.

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EDITOR’S COLUMN: We need your help to overcome Salem city secrecy
Salem Reporter is launching a fundraising drive, asking readers to help with a $4,000 bill from the city of Salem – for public documents about a never-done city investigation.
EDITOR’S COLUMN: We need your help to overcome Salem city secrecy
Salem Reporter is launching a fundraising drive, asking readers to help with a $4,000 bill from the city of Salem – for public documents about a never-done city investigation.
Salem man accused of assaulting Ukranian refugee charged with bias crime
Boris Miroshnichencko, 41, was charged with seriously injuring a man in May who told police he was blinded in one eye from the attack.
Salem man accused of assaulting Ukranian refugee charged with bias crime
Boris Miroshnichencko, 41, was charged with seriously injuring a man in May who told police he was blinded in one eye from the attack.
UPDATED: Police arrest student in connection with threats against Salem middle schools
A 12-year-old boy was responsible for threats posted on Snapchat over the weekend against Parrish and Houck middle schools, police said. The threats were not credible.
UPDATED: Police arrest student in connection with threats against Salem middle schools
A 12-year-old boy was responsible for threats posted on Snapchat over the weekend against Parrish and Houck middle schools, police said. The threats were not credible.
Salem folk band encourages social and political action through song
Kristen Grainger & True North will be featured on a new national compilation album called “Hope Rises II” which highlights songs about social justice issues.
Salem folk band encourages social and political action through song
Kristen Grainger & True North will be featured on a new national compilation album called “Hope Rises II” which highlights songs about social justice issues.
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LISTEN IN: Why the city of Salem wants thousands for records backing its statements
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Marion County to create mobile crisis teams separate from police
The county will use state money to staff four teams of mental health workers to respond to lower-risk crisis calls around the county, including in Salem city limits. County officials…
Marion County to create mobile crisis teams separate from police
The county will use state money to staff four teams of mental health workers to respond to lower-risk crisis calls around the county, including in Salem city limits. County officials…

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