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.
UPDATED: Chemeketa bond measure passing following Marion County ballot drop
Voters are split on renewing a tax measure that would fund career education programs and construction projects at Chemeketa Community College.
Voters reject levy for Polk County Fairgrounds renovations, upgrades
A majority of Polk County voters have rejected a levy to fund renovations at the Polk County Fairgrounds, initial results show. County election results show that 60% of voters voted against the bond.
Grants from Marion Polk Early Learning Hub will fund dozens of literacy efforts around Salem
Dozens of small grants will help Salem children get their hands on books and bring educational activities home with them. Last week, the Marion Polk Early Learning Hub announced that it will distribute over $255,000 to projects to help kids start reading.
What to do in Salem from May 15-21: Community awards, art market, veterans summit
Events in Salem this week include a summit on veterans and mental health, a weekend-long local art market downtown and the continuing run of “The Glass Menagerie” at the Pentacle Theatre.
How U.S. Rep. Salinas is tracking local issues, staying informed during Trump’s second term
In a recent interview, U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas talked about how she and her team manage and respond to a flood of national and local news throughout the day. She said working with Republican colleagues has become more challenging.
Burglar caught sleeping in Salem home accused of shooting acquaintance with stolen gun
Salem police arrested Jimmy J. Santos, 25 of Salem, Sunday afternoon after a homeowner reported a break-in and a burglar sleeping inside. Santos faces criminal charges in three other cases in Marion County.
A behind-the-scenes look at Salem’s 911 dispatch center
Salem Reporter recently spent two hours at Salem’s 911 dispatch center, known as the Willamette Valley Communications Center, and sat alongside a 911 call taker and police and fire dispatchers as they worked.
Police arrest boy, 16, in pool hall stabbings that killed 1, injured another
Salem police Thursday night arrested a 16-year-old suspect accused of the stabbings that sent two young men to Salem Hospital with critical injuries early that morning. One man, Isac S. Rizo, 21, died at the hospital.
Stabbings at Salem pool hall leave 1 man dead, another injured
Detectives are investigating two early morning stabbings Thursday that killed a 21-year-old Salem man and left another injured. Police say the stabbings happened at a pool hall where a group of young men got into a physical altercation.
What to do in Salem from May 1-7: Awesome 3000, Sheep to Shawl, bead show
Events in Salem this week include a large plant sale at the Oregon State Fairgrounds, the annual Sheep to Shawl event at the Willamette Heritage Center and Salem’s largest fun run, the Awesome 3000.