Temperatures are expected to surpass 100 degrees in Salem this Fourth of July weekend. Concerns of fire danger will increase over the next month, according to the National Weather Service.
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Governor revokes over 20 commuted prison sentences from Salem area
Over 20 criminal defendants will serve additional prison or jail time after Gov. Tina Kotek revoked their early release. Prosecutors say the inmates went on to commit new crimes or violate their parole conditions after their sentence was commuted by former Gov. Kate Brown.
Boy, 16, shot Saturday night near downtown Pringle Park Plaza
A 16-year-old boy was hospitalized after being shot in the neck Saturday night in downtown Salem. Police said they have made no arrests.
La policía de Salem describe el trabajo de reducción de la violencia que comenzará este verano
La policía de Salem está planeando patrullas adicionales de dos oficiales dos veces por semana en áreas con más tiroteos y mejor comunicación entre las autoridades de la ciudad y el condado sobre las personas en libertad condicional.
Fired Salem police sergeant accused of misconduct gives up state certification
Jeffrey Keniston first challenged the loss of his police certification before voluntarily surrendering it last week. State officials last year found he used his authority to gain a sexual relationship with a domestic violence victim while employed by Salem.
Salem police outline violence reduction work to begin this summer
Salem police are planning extra patrols of two officers twice per week in areas with more shootings and better communication between city and county law enforcement about people on parole and probation.
Salem hairstylist sentenced to eight years for trafficking meth near South Salem High School
Wilson “Gene” Voorhis, 43, was sentenced to prison three months after a police search of his home turned up drugs and stolen ballistic vests.
Boy, 16, accused of fatally shooting cat in SE Salem
Salem police said Sunday night that they arrested a teenager who shot and killed a cat on May 10. Three other boys have been arrested for taking part in the cat killing.
Salem teen accused of fatally shooting boy, 16, in south Salem
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office has provided no details about the shooting death of a 16-year-old boy early Sunday morning on South Skyline Road. David Ayon-Urbano, 18, was arrested on charges alleging he killed the teen.
UPDATE: 1 person dies in crash, I-5 traffic delayed south of Kuebler
A crash south of Kuebler Boulevard on Interstate 5 shut down traffic Saturday afternoon. One southbound lane has been reopened.
