SPECIAL REPORT: The Columbia Development Authority, tasked with helping turn a former Army base in eastern Oregon into industrial land, was struggling with its finances earlier this year. That didn’t stop Greg Smith, executive director and a state legislator, from seeking to double his salary and then getting a 55% increase.
By Les Zaitz - Salem Reporter
Deputies hit Salem theft operation, recovering $500,000 in shoplifted goods
A Salem man paid pennies on the dollars for goods he bought from shoplifters and sold them quickly online, according to investigators. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office said the organized theft ring is one of the largest the agency has investigated.
Police arrest suspect six hours after Salem bank robbed
Police arrested a Salem man at his northeast Salem home, accusing him of robbing a bank about a half mile away on Friday, Aug. 9.
Teenagers arrested with two guns after spray painting episode at Salem city park
Police arrested four teenaged boys early Saturday, Aug. 10, after a neighbor spotted graffiti being spayed on a city park fence. Police said they found two guns while taking the juveniles into custody.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Salem Reporter adds legal notices to boost access, save public money
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Dangerous heat forecast to continue as governor declares emergency
A “dangerously persistent heat wave” will continue to put Salem residents at risk in the coming days as temperatures are forecast to climb above 100 through Tuesday. And there won’t be much relief at night with temperatures dropping to the mid-60s only for a brief period before sunrise. Salem didn’t[Read More…]
LISTEN IN: Salem acts to get its public camping law in line with court mandates
ON THE RADIO: Listen to our journalists discuss the news of the day with Wendy Brokaw of Capital Community Media. TODAY: Why the city is stepping back from its “sit-lie” laws, airline service for Salem still pending, and Marion County sheriff will hang up his badge.
Earthquake gives Salem a wakeup call in action felt throughout the Willamette Valley
An earthquake struck the Willamette Valley just before 6 a.m. Friday. The magnitude reported typically results in minor damage.
UPDATE: Evacuation order lifted, residents can return to south Salem homes as fire smolders
City officials say 60 private firefighters are expected on the lines of the Vitae Springs Fire on Sunday to help track down and extinguish hot spots. The evacuation order was lifted at noon Sunday.
