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.
City plans transformation of Fairview Park starting in 2027
The Salem City Council on March 10 approved a plan to upgrade Fairview Park with a list of new amenities starting in 2027, including a dog park, gardens and a marketplace.
Salem police cancels community academy for 2025 due to city budget issues
Salem’s Community Police Academy was canceled for the year due to a city cost-cutting request. The request led to cuts in the department’s nonessential overtime work, including police attendance at neighborhood association meetings.
Long-awaited project to make Center Street Bridge earthquake-safe scheduled to start construction in 2026
Construction will start in 2026 to make Salem’s Center Street Bridge earthquake-safe after years of planning and funding changes. The project, which will happen in two phases, is estimated to be finished by 2029.
Power outage hits downtown Salem following brief thunderstorm, lightning and hail
Just after noon Thursday, much of downtown Salem lost power after a short thunderstorm hit the area, bringing lightning and hail. According to Portland General Electric, around 200 customers in the area are without power.
Cherry Blossom Day returns to Salem Saturday, kicks off month of nighttime viewing
People can learn about Japanese culture, dance and celebrate spring during the free Cherry Blossom Day Saturday.
Salem Reporter series looks closely at recovery and treatment
Profiles in Recovery offers a human look at the journeys of three people in Salem who found sobriety and community through addiction treatment.
Salem man accused of shooting window, throwing Molotov cocktail at Tesla dealership
Adam M. Lansky, 41, of Salem, faces a federal charge of illegally possessing an unregistered firearm. Police say he was behind two recent incidents of vandalism at Salem's Tesla dealership.
Salem man sentenced to federal prison for fentanyl trafficking; police seized 50 pounds of drugs
Leonel Covarrubias Hernandez, 48 was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison Monday after pleading guilty to possessing and intending to distribute fentanyl in November. Police arrested Covarrubias in 2022 after seizing counterfeit pills that contained fentanyl.
New program will help people recover from opioid withdrawal, connect with treatment
Starting March 10, people in opioid withdrawal will have easier access to medication that treats their symptoms, which include physical pain, nausea and emotional distress. The aim is to help people who have just overdosed break the cycle of using again and make treatment easier.
Salem seeks federal money for sidewalk improvements, new street crossings
The Salem City Council recently approved an application seeking federal money for several transportation projects starting in 2027. Here's what city officials hope to build.