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.
On Sunday, Salem volunteers are getting awards for time spent giving back to community
Over a dozen of Salem’s volunteers will be recognized on Sunday at an awards ceremony at the Salem Public Library. This year, volunteers spent almost 160,000 hours working to help their neighbors, parks and community.
Salem events from Oct. 17-23: Chemeketa Trunk-or-Treat, Celtic festival, peace workshops
Events in Salem this week include a Celtic New Year festival, a fall book sale at Salem Public Library and continued Halloween haunts and activities.
Grand Ronde emergency services chief challenges incumbent Polk County sheriff
Sheriff Mark Garton is seeking a third term, while challenger Steve Warden said he’s running to give voters a choice.
Successful year for Salem Art Fair with cooler temperature and plenty of joy
This year’s Salem Art Fair had a sky full of color and art with new drone and laser shows, along with lots of joy and excitement with the switch from July heat to a cooler date in September. Although early numbers suggest attendance was down a little, the Salem Art Association was happy to see people attend the fair for longer compared to previous years.
Salem events from Oct. 10-16: Peace lecture, suicide prevention walk, Indigenous Peoples Day
Events in Salem this week include an Indigenous Peoples Day celebration Monday at Riverfront Park, Market for the Strange and other spooky season happenings.
Muñoz challenges incumbent Cramer to represent northeast Salem and Woodburn
Both candidates for the House District 22 seat see increasing state funding for education as a key issue. Cramer supports money for school resource officers and helping more parents enroll students in virtual charter schools, while Muñoz said she supports funding the current quality education model.
Take an electric vehicle for a spin at Bush Park Saturday
Portland General Electric will stop by Bush’s Pasture Park to let people test drive or ride around in electric vehicles on Oct. 12. The utility is promoting electrification as many public agencies are adopting EVs.
Salem events from Oct. 3-9: Haunted houses and prisons, winter markets
Events in Salem this week include the start of Wavra Farms’ indoor winter market, free concerts at Willamette University and the return of Nightmare Factory by the Oregon School for the Deaf.
Two Keizer residents accused of using Dallas auto shop to steal customers’ cars
Police arrested a Keizer man and woman accused of stealing four vehicles from customers of Kameleon Collision in Dallas.
A slice of local harvest festivals around Salem
Farms around Salem are open for the fall harvest season. If you're looking for a horse ride, a haunted house or just want to pick pumpkins, here's a guide to get you started.