Salem organizations are observing Mental Health Awareness Week with a suicide prevention march and the annual “Choose to Stay” event at Sprague raising money for the Aaron Brown memorial scholarship.
Jordyn Brown
Marion County Sheriff’s Office investigating fatal head-on crash Monday
The crash outside of Stayton killed a 57-year-old woman.
Gov. Brown appoints new Cherriots board member
Bill Holmstrom, a state planner with experience in transportation, was appointed to the board and approved by a Senate committee last month.
Student environmentalists hosting festival honoring the Oregon oak this weekend
This will be the group’s first “Oak Fest,” a three-day event honoring and providing activities related to the Oregon oak.
Salem-Keizer offering more pay for substitute teachers in light of need
With the new financial incentive structure, substitutes for the district can make up to $1,200 extra this school year, on top of their regular hourly pay.
Salem resident killed in I-5 car crash Friday afternoon
There was one vehicle involved in the crash.
Marion County dog shelter consistently at critical capacity with lost dogs in need
Pandemic shortages in vet care and a reduction in spay and neuter surgeries for dogs are combining to create more dog overpopulation, according to the shelter’s manager.
Salem Kroc Center to hold free Family Fair Saturday
The fair will include fun activities such as pony rides, swimming, live music and more.
Marion County public health urges caution due to rabid bat
The bat was tested on Monday, Sept. 26, at the Oregon State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory and was found to have rabies, according to a press release.
Salem police investigating hit and run of pedestrian Wednesday
Police are seeking help to identify the driver of a pickup or SUV who hit a pedestrian in the 4000 block of Northeast Sunnyview Road.