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.
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.
Seven years in the making, Salem’s Vietnam War memorial honors the losses of each Oregon city
The new Vietnam War Memorial in Willson Park lists every Oregon soldier who died serving in the war, including 39 from Salem.
Suspect in downtown apartment killing seen with victim hours before death, police affidavit says
David James D. Alexander, charged with robbing and murdering a downtown apartment resident, was found with the victim’s belongings, according to a police affidavit.
Salem events from Dec. 5-Dec. 11: Riverfront tree lighting, holiday concerts
Events in Salem this week include a tree lighting at Riverfront Park, a festive tour of Polk County history and several holiday season concerts.
Run by Keizer couple, Soaring Heights reunites families, houses people in recovery
Victoria Meredith and Eric Rasor took their own experiences with addiction to build a housing program that’s helped dozens of people during the early stages of recovery.