Salem firefighters saw devastation, received local support while helping fight Palisades Fire
Salem firefighters recently returned from a two-week deployment in California to help fight the Palisades Fire, which burned over 23,000 acres.
Madeleine Moore
Madeleine Moore came to Salem after graduating from the University of Oregon in June 2024 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. She covers addiction and recovery, transportation and infrastructure.
Infinity Room to close in June, co-owners announce
In a Facebook post Sunday, the owners of Infinity Room, a venue for comedy and music in downtown Salem, announced it will close in June. Co-owners Emma Jonas, Chris Pelka and Stan Keightley Jr. said in the post that the closure comes as a result of increased financial strain and impacts to their personal lives.
High egg prices hitting Salem restaurants, affecting menu items and staffing
Eggs at $7 a dozen are an extra challenge for breakfast restaurants that go through 200 dozen or more in a week.
Salem woman’s expertise with corgis earns her a spot judging Westminster Dog Show
Marilyn Van Vleit has spent most of her life breeding, competing or judging corgis. Over a year ago, she was invited to be one of the judges at this year’s Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, the premier dog show in the U.S.
After record fatal crashes in 2024, Salem police plan to focus on traffic safety
Following a record number of fatal crashes in 2024, the Salem Police Department will focus on enforcing traffic safety and educating the public for the next three years as part of a new strategic plan. During 2024, Salem police responded to 21 fatal crashes, but the Salem area had 26 in total.
Event highlights from Jan. 23-29: Highland Peace Walk, McNary musical, bachata class
Events in Salem this week include the first shows of “The Little Mermaid” at McNary High School, a 1990s rock cover band performance and a community walk through the Highland neighborhood to promote peace.
Cherriots bus strikes, kills pedestrian in downtown Salem
A Cherriots bus hit a pedestrian early Wednesday afternoon outside the Chemeketa Center for Business and Industry. Police confirmed that the crash killed the pedestrian.
Police investigating suspected arson at Salem Tesla dealership
At around 3:45 a.m. Monday, Salem police and firefighters responded to a report of a vehicle fire at the Tesla dealership in south Salem. Salem police are investigating the case as arson.
Salem man accused of stealing Kiss memorabilia, jewelry and 80,000 baseball cards
A Salem man charged with stealing from four local businesses was arrested by police on Tuesday. The man, Johnathan D. Korrell, is accused of stealing jewelry, memorabilia, baseball cards and auto shop items worth nearly $150,000.
UPDATED: Crews fix water main issue in Candalaria area, some homes told to boil water
A water main on South Crestview Drive experienced a valve failure on Wednesday, disrupting water service to residences and businesses in the area. Public works teams are at the scene to assess the failure and isolate it from the rest of the city’s water system.