Salem police announced that a Woodburn man indicted for murdering a woman found dead in a Salem motel surrendered on Monday, Sept. 19.
By Les Zaitz - Salem Reporter
EDITOR’S NOTE: Saturday Market provides insights into news interests in Salem
As we set up our Salem Reporter booth last weekend, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Salem Saturday Market is a community fixture where people shop for artisan bread, flower bundles and fresh vegetables. People probably don’t head to the market intending to talk about news. But they sure were[Read More…]
UPDATED: 4-alarm fire hits St. Joseph Parish in downtown Salem
Salem firefighters are working to stop a fire that struck the sanctuary of St. Joseph Parish early Thursday, Aug. 31. This is a developing story.
Feds link Salem man to cartel-related drug case as he faces charges in 3 courts
A federal investigation based in Idaho ensnared a Salem man on meth trafficking charges. He already faces drug charges in two courts in Oregon, court records show.
Weather service warns Salem to expect ‘extreme heat’ in coming days
Brace yourself, Salem. Temperature forecast to climb over 100 on Sunday and go even higher on Monday, the National Weather Service forecasts.
Weather alert prompts fireworks ban in Salem on Fourth of July
A ban on all fireworks in Salem has been in place for the Fourth of July, city officials announced. High fire risk triggered the move hours ahead of when families would gather for the holiday tradition of home fireworks.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Looking back at 50 years as an Oregon journalist – and what’s ahead
COMMENTARY: Starting as a reporter just days after graduating from McNary High School, Les Zaitz has been a journalist in Oregon for 50 years. His thoughts about those years and the future of news.
Eight Salemites nominated to oversee transit, state library, worker’s comp
Gov. Tina Kotek announced a slate of appointments to state boards and the governing body overseeing Cherriots.
Salem parents weigh in as legislators consider digital access to school materials
AT THE CAPITOL: School districts would be required to provide a link on their websites for parents and others to more easily review state-approved textbooks and other school material under legislation advance on Tuesday, April 11.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Community endured long official silence after South High student arrested with gun
EDITOR’S NOTE: Parents and students from South Salem High School didn’t learn why police were at the school until eight hours later. They were then told a student took a loaded gun into the school.