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.
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.
Police arrest suspect in ‘suspicious death’ from downtown apartment fire
David James D. Alexander, 45, faces a homicide charge after police and firefighters found a man dead following a suspicious fire in a downtown Salem apartment.
PHOTOS: Krampus, Buddy the Elf, Grinches and Santa appear at downtown holiday parade
All manner of holiday creatures packed into downtown Salem Friday night, as musicians and dancers dazzled the crowd during the annual Holiday Parade.
What to know about the 2024 Salem holiday parade
Salem’s downtown holiday parade returns for its third year — this time on Black Friday. There will be floats, dancing, hot cocoa, Buddy the Elf and Santa Claus. In addition to the dazzling downtown lights and photos with holiday characters,…
Salem events from Nov. 28-Dec. 4: Thanksgiving Day meals, downtown parade, Magic at the Mill
Events in Salem this week include free meals on Thanksgiving Day, Salem’s downtown holiday parade and the arrival of Santa Claus in Riverfront Park.
Incoming Bridgeway CEO brings a wealth of personal experience, education to addiction treatment
Carlos Texidor Maldonado became a drug and alcohol counselor while he was in prison serving time on drug-related charges. In the decades since his release, he’s earned five degrees and worked with countless people to recover from addiction and reenter the community after prison.