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.
Salem events from Nov. 21-Nov. 27: Holiday Village, Turkey Trot, art studio shows

Events in Salem this week include the start of holiday celebrations at the Oregon State Fairgrounds, a choral performance of Mozart and a market dedicated to handmade ceramics.
Fentanyl driving increase in overdose visits to Salem Health

Drug overdoses sent 1,405 people to Salem Health emergency rooms last year, the highest number since at least 2015.
Potential removal of Salem white oak raises community support and sheds light on historic house

The Oregon white oak outside of the historic Smith-Fry house was flagged for removal in September. One neighbor has rallied to save it. Another found a family connection with a forestry company that wants to preserve the wood.
Marion and Polk counties plan road, bridge improvements for 2025

As legislators consider a major transportation funding package in 2025, Marion and Polk counties are facing a backlog of deferred maintenance on roads and bridges.
Salem events from Nov. 14-Nov. 20: Willamette University musical, free jazz and acoustic guitar shows

Events in Salem this week include woodworking and ukulele classes at Center 50+, an acoustic show at RiverCity Rock Star Academy and a neighborhood effort to clean up McKay Park.


