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.
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.
State asks judge to dismiss Marion County ICE lawsuit
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield argued in a court filing Monday that a Marion County lawsuit focused on immigration records should be dismissed because Oregon’s sanctuary law and federal laws don’t conflict. He said Marion County should decline federal requests for information related to immigration enforcement unless ordered by a judge to do so.
Measles detected in Marion County wastewater, but no confirmed local cases in 2025
The Oregon Health Authority announced last week that measles was detected in a sample of wastewater at a treatment plant in Marion County. A spokesperson for the agency said there have been no confirmed measles cases in Marion County, and the alert is meant to keep health care providers watchful for potential cases.
Salem troops might go to Portland after court ruling favors National Guard deployment
A federal appeals court on Monday ruled the Trump administration can deploy the Oregon National Guard to Portland. A Salem unit ordered to be deployed to Portland last month has remained mobilized and could be called to the city, depending on the outcome of further legal proceedings.
Large crowd expected in Salem for Saturday’s No Kings protest
Organizers expect a large but peaceful demonstration Saturday at the Capitol. The protest is triggered by impacts of the federal government shutdown, surging immigration arrests and the possible deployment of National Guardsmen to Portland streets.
Man sentenced to almost 23 years for raping West Salem woman after breaking into her home
A Polk County judge convicted James L. Kleinschmit, 55, of rape and other charges during a recent trial.
West Salem woman sentenced to 6 years for mail theft, fraud that victimized hundreds
Ashley A. Wood, 32, of West Salem, was sentenced to six years in state prison for a large-scale identity and mail theft operation that stole checks and identification from at least 600 people and businesses in the area. The operation is still being investigated by local authorities.
Salem teen finds sobriety, clean slate in youth treatment court
Natalee Moore is one of dozens of teenagers who have recovered from substance abuse through a treatment court program that largely serves Marion County youth. Since its start over 23 years ago, the program has helped at least 100 teenagers involved in the justice system leave behind their criminal history while connecting to the community.