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.
How families, community members can help students read
There are plenty of ways people in the community can help support Salem and Keizer students learning to read. Here's some of the advice and local resources education professionals shared at a recent Salem Reporter town hall.
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Salem man wanted in attempted murder investigation arrested in California
Daniel R. Myers, 62, is accused of trying to murder a woman Tuesday, Feb. 11, after she resisted his attempt to sexually assault her. After the Salem Police Department asked for the public’s help finding him, Myers was located and arrested in California on Thursday, Feb. 12.
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Salem saw fewer murders, serious assaults, thefts in 2025, new report shows
A new report from the Salem Police Department shows that many types of crime, including violent assaults, homicides and car thefts, dropped in 2025. The department is crediting some of the decrease in violent crime to community-led work to address and prevent shootings.
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Experts say poor curriculum, short school year, lack of training contribute to Salem students’ poor reading
On Thursday night, Feb. 5, three experienced educators discussed reasons why local students are struggling with reading and how the Salem-Keizer School District and families can help at Salem Reporter’s Town Hall on the student reading crisis.
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Salem man charged with murder for the killing of his mother
Aaron White, 43, is accused of stabbing his mother in their northeast Salem home. He was committed to the Oregon State Hospital after being found unable to assist in his defense in an unrelated criminal case last year.
U.S. citizen injured by federal agents in Salem who demanded to see “papers,” union says
A home care worker and union worker was pulled from her car and injured by federal agents Thursday according to a statement by SEIU 503.
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Who’s running to be Polk, Marion County commissioners this year
Most of the positions on Marion and Polk county commissions will be up for election this year. Meet the candidates who have filed as of late January.
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Program helping Marion County drug users stay out of jail ends after state funding decrease
For over a year, the Marion County District Attorney’s Office oversaw a program helping people faced with low-level crimes pay off their restitution while working through substance use treatment. A recent decrease in state funding led officials to bring the program to an end.
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Updates on Salem man’s murder of girlfriend, UGM stabbing
Salem Reporter’s monthly feature with the latest developments in recent criminal investigations and prosecutions.
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Salem launches REACH Team to respond to mental health, substance crises
Salem launched a new response team called REACH to handle 911 calls involving mental health crises and substance use – without relying solely on police or fire crews. Staffed by a paramedic, EMT and Marion County mental health professional, the team is part of a six-month pilot to de-escalate crises, connect people to services and reduce repeat emergency calls.
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