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.
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.
Under new owner, Salem Golf Club holds onto its history and stays open to the public
Salem Golf Club’s history goes back almost 100 years, to former owner Susan Huston’s grandfather, Ercel Kay, who built the club in 1926. Under new owner Richard Kreitzberg, the club will hold onto its history and remain a public course for the Salem community.
Northgate neighborhood residents can get low-cost or free trees from city program
Northgate residents can sign up to get a low-cost or free tree planted at their property as part of a city program to increase tree cover.
Event highlights from Jan. 9-15: Ceili dance, Bush Barn artists, herbal workshop
Events in Salem this week include a workshop on herbal remedies, a reception welcoming a group of artists to the Bush Barn Art Center and a musical arrangement of Little Red Riding Hood by Salem Symphonic Winds.
Downtown Salem Macy’s to close, ending 70-year department store history
An investment group including the owners of the Salem Center Mall has purchased the Macy’s property and intends to renovate it into a hub of smaller retail stores and entertainment downtown.