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.
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.
New police plan prioritizes continued efforts to cut shootings, serious traffic crashes
The Salem Police Department is continuing work with community partners to reduce shootings, according to its new strategic plan. A now fully-staffed traffic team will allow Salem police to gather more data and do more proactive traffic enforcement, Chief Trevor Womack said.
Rudy’s Steakhouse fails to pay debts as city officials request thousands, records show
After the city of Salem locked Robert Kunke and staff out of Rudy’s Steakhouse in April, officials have spent months requesting payment from the restaurant, which owes almost $89,000.
What to do in Salem from Oct. 23-29: Spooky karaoke, haunted market, native plants
Events in Salem this week include free Halloween activities at the Riverfront Carousel, scary songs at the Grand Theatre to support an upcoming musical and a dance lesson at Xicha Brewing.