Madeleine Moore
Madeleine Moore joined Salem Reporter in 2024 and reports on a variety of topics including public safety, addiction, treatment and the criminal justice system. She came to Salem after graduating from the University of Oregon in June 2024 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism.
City, county donate to Marion Polk Food Share as it sees record-high need
An immediate crisis of delayed food benefits is over, but the leader of Salem’s food bank said he expects to see more people needing help soon as federal cuts to SNAP and Medicaid take effect.
Salem sees at least 16 immigrants arrested on Veterans Day, groups say
At least nine farmworkers were among the immigrants federal authorities arrested in Salem Tuesday, according to farmworker union PCUN. Local groups tracking immigration arrests say it’s the largest single-day total the area has seen in years.
School district volunteers deliver food boxes to Marion County families
Almost 50 employees of the Salem-Keizer School District volunteered Friday to distribute 1,650 food boxes to Marion County families after a week of SNAP benefit delays came to an end. This week, Marion County sent $100,000 to the Marion Polk Food Share, which is using the money to feed thousands of families.
Our Place allows families to stay together as parents recover from addiction
Marion County’s newest residential addiction treatment program allows families to stay together as parents go through recovery and connect with supportive services.
Former Salem business owner sentenced to 20 years for attempting to murder his wife, killing dog
The former owner of White Oak Construction was sentenced to little more than 20 years in prison for attempting to murder his wife and killing her dog in 2023. His now ex-wife is suing him in court for over $20 million for damages related to the attack.
Two men sentenced to years in prison for fatal 2020 Hoover Park shooting
Arturo Mendez-Perez and Jayson Elkins were sentenced to prison last month after pleading guilty in Marion County Circuit Court to the fatal shooting at Hoover Park in 2020 that killed one teenager and injured another.
Wells Fargo to lay off 147 Salem employees after Christmas, close office
Wells Fargo announced Monday that it will lay off 147 employees at its Salem call center by Dec. 26. The building is expected to become a home for alternative education programs for the Salem-Keizer School District.
Pedestrian killed in I-5 Salem crash Thursday, state police seek witnesses
A man was hit and killed on I-5 near Center Street early yesterday morning, according to the Oregon State Police. The agency is looking for witnesses who may have seen him in the area before his death or dash camera footage from drivers.
Marion County, Cherriots announce plans to support people losing SNAP benefits
Marion County announced Thursday evening that its Board of Commissioners is considering spending $100,000 per week on food baskets for people who rely on SNAP benefits locally amid the federal government shutdown. Cherriots separately announced it will give free rides to those needing transportation to food pantries.
Salem police arrest man with arson history for burglary of West Salem hardware store
Tristin Sillman, who pleaded guilty to starting a major 2021 fire at a self-storage facility near the Salem airport, is facing burglary charges after police arrested him Wednesday at the West Salem Ace Hardware.