Twenty-seven people died in car and motorcycle crashes in 2024, a Salem Reporter analysis of data from local law enforcement agencies found.
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Man, 63, dies in suspected hit-and-run in West Salem on Monday night
Salem police responded to a report of a man lying injured in a West Salem roadway Monday night. The case is being investigated as a possible hit-and-run.
Where to find food, community in Salem on Christmas Day
Some local community centers and churches will be open on Christmas Day for people to gather, eat and get creative.
Salem Tuba Holiday musicians hope for fun, relaxation in Christmas Eve show
A group of around 50 tuba and euphonium musicians will take to the Elsinore Theatre stage at noon on Christmas Eve and give people a chance to relax after weeks of shopping and planning for the holidays.
Santa Bob brings joy in third year at Riverfront Carousel
Bob Foster, known as Santa Bob, encourages kids to “reach for the stars” as he visits with them at Salem’s Riverfront Carousel this holiday season.
Event highlights from Dec. 19-Dec. 25: Beer and kittens, last-minute market, tuba holiday
Events in Salem this week include a “strange,” last-minute holiday market, pictures with Santa Claus and the opening of a Cambodian cultural exhibit.
Paradise of Samoa dance troupe raises cultural awareness, teaches confidence
Tasi Keener has spent around 18 years sharing her Samoan culture with the Salem and Keizer area through Polynesian dance troupe Paradise of Samoa. Keener wanted to raise cultural awareness in the community and now plans to start a new festival to support local Pacific Islander artists.
Salem events from Dec. 12-Dec. 18: Keizer light parade, holiday ballet, roller derby
Events in Salem this week include ballet performances of “The Nutcracker,” a holiday bar crawl through downtown Salem and a weekend popup shop at Salem Center Mall.
Salem man sentenced to life in prison for murdering 6-month-old son
On Monday, Edward W. Casian, of Salem, was sentenced to life in prison for murdering his six-month-old son Ryker Casian in 2022. During a police investigation, Edward Casian admitted to hurting his son multiple times in the months leading up to the murder.
River Road reopened after hours closed due to semi truck stuck under railroad bridge
A truck crashed early Monday morning under the railroad bridge on River Road just outside Independence, blocking traffic in both directions.
