Salem police said Juan Martinez Barron, 61, was found Jan. 11 night near the intersection of Portland Road and Northeast Northgate Avenue with life-threatening injuries from a bicycle crash. Barron died Saturday morning at Salem Hospital.
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Snowmelt causes sewage spills in Willamette River, Sheldon Ditch, Pringle Creek
The city of Salem said snowmelt followed by rain and excessive groundwater caused an overflow on Thursday. Over 46,000 spilled into three local waterways.
EVENTS: Planetarium show, health fair and Gen-X dance party
Salem has been on ice for the past few days. But as the city continues defrosting, there’s no shortage of weekend events for both families and adults to look forward to. Here’s your events guide for Jan. 19-21.
Fire at Salem Nissan dealership remains under investigation
Firefighters responded around 4:44 p.m. Monday to a report of smoke coming from a Nissan dealership on Northeast Market Street. Fire officials said it took over two hours to control the blaze.
Outages, tree damage likely as Salem braces for Tuesday ice storm
The National Weather Service is forecasting ice buildup between a quarter-inch and a half-inch Tuesday night in Salem. The agency strongly discouraged travel during the ice storm.
WEATHER: Ice storm warning issued for Tuesday, Salem flights canceled
The National Weather Service is forecasting sub-freezing temperatures to persist through Tuesday, with another winter storm possible that day. The Salem-Keizer School District has canceled classes Monday and Tuesday.
Snow, freezing rain forecasted for Salem this weekend
The National Weather Service says Salem will likely see some snow this weekend, with temperatures expected to drop as low as 19 degrees. Salem won’t be hit as hard as the Corvallis area
Former McNary counselor pleads guilty to sexually harassing minor in Polk County
Plea deal nets probation for Todd Bobeda and a dismissal of some charges after he admits he sexually harassed a juvenile. He was put on three years of probation.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: Marion County Commissioners consider ban on releasing mercury into storm drains
Commissioners on Wednesday will have a second reading on an ordinance that would ban people from discharging muddy water into the public stormwater drainage. The proposed changes are intended to follow new state environmental regulations.
UPDATE: State says DEA agent’s immunity defense is unjustified
The Oregon Department of Justice intends to appeal a federal judge’s order granting the request of a DEA agent to move his criminal case to federal court so he can assert immunity from prosecution. The state agency said Tuesday that the case should be tried in Marion County Circuit Court because Samuel T. Landis, 38, has no valid federal defense in for running a stop sign and killing Salem cyclist Marganne Allen while on duty.
