A national crime conspiracy lands in Salem; victim helps FBI in arrest

A Salem man was defrauded of $90,000 by a man pretending to be an FBI special agent. The crime is one of many government impersonations around the country that is stealing thousands from people.
First Congregational Church hosts month-long climate film festival

Salem’s Environmental Faith Network is putting on its first film festival starting July 12, showing climate films every Friday for a month. The festival will be free to the public and takes place at First Congregational Church in downtown Salem.
Body of teen who disappeared swimming near Independence found in Keizer Rapids Park

Gregorio Maximiano-Solano, 13, of California, disappeared Sunday while swimming in the Willamette River near Riverview Park.
200 dogs compete for flyball glory in tournament at Marion County Fair

Beneath the energy and noise of flyball racing, many dogs learn important behavioral skills while owners find deeper bonds with their pets and flyball peers. All of the excitement will be on display at the Marion County Fair as the “Fun Fair All” flyball tournament begins Saturday morning.
Free childcare program for families attending Marion County court resumes

A group of Salem legal professionals worked to resurrect a program to support parents in court proceedings after a pandemic hiatus. They're working to expand hours.

