EDITOR’S NOTE: One of Salem Reporter’s founders is involved in local politics. As Editor Les Zaitz explains, that founder is not involved in news coverage and the reporting team works independenty.
By Les Zaitz - Salem Reporter
Marion DA urges gun violence steps as teen sentenced for shooting 2
The Marion County District Attorney is urging ‘better, earlier’ intervention to stem gun violence in Salem. The remarks came after a local teen was sentenced for shooting two people in 2022.
Search of hairstylist’s home in drug case finds false wall, stolen tools, police vests
Sworn affidavits provide new details about the police investigation into drug trafficking at a home across the street from South Salem High School. Police said among items recovered in their search were tools stolen from a local yard maintenance company
TIROTEO EN EL PARQUE BUSH: Un resumen de los acontecimientos
El asesinato a tiros ocurrido en Bush’s Pasture Park a principios de este mes sigue bajo investigación. Estos son los elementos clave de la situación actual.
Fans abound for stadium upgrade but critics worry about impact on Bush Park
Willamette University is planning improvements to its baseball stadium adjacent to Bush’s Pasture Park to serve a new summer baseball team. Taxpayers are putting $3 million into the project. Not everyone is a fan of the venture.
PARK SHOOTING: A summary of developments
Prosecutors plan to seek approval to try a 16-year-old accused shooter as an adult. Here’s a summary of key information related to the March 7, 2024, shooting in Bush’s Pasture Park and links to all Salem Reporter’s related stories.
UPDATED: Candidates for Salem mayor to debate in public event at the Elsinore
Three people running for Salem mayor will appear in a live debate on Tuesday, April 30, at the Elsinore Theatre. Free tickets for the event are available on the Elisnore’s website.
Salem veteran gets seat at State of the Union, says president ‘owned the floor’
IN WASHINGTON: A Salem volunteer who works on veterans issue was the guest of U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas at the recent State of the Union address in Washington, D.C. Rosy Macias managed time with the secretary of U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Willamette University recovering from cyberattack that followed its Tech Day
A cyberattack continues to disrupt campus life at Wlllamette University. Authorities are releasing little information about the attack that occurred on Tusday, Feb. 20 – the same day the university was holding a tech conference.
Retooling Salem building for social services awaits legislative action
A “hub” of social services in downtown Salem is intended to help people more efficiently, providing one place to connect with several organizations. The concept hinges on funding from legislators now in session.