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.
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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Local leaders reflect on MLK’s legacy, hold peace walk
More than 200 people gathered Monday at McKay High School to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and give awards to local leaders continuing his work. The event included a peace walk which is part of Salem’s ongoing effort to reduce violence and strengthen community.
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Victim in recent stabbing shows wound at Salem City Council meeting
A landscaper attacked in a south Salem stabbing told police and city councilors he was trying to move a man in a tent when the man attacked him. Jonathan L. Jones, the man arrested in the stabbing, has a sexual offense in his criminal history, along with assault charges.
Motorcyclist dies in fatal crash on Hines Street, nearby streets closed
A motorcyclist died in a crash with a vehicle on Southeast Hines Street Thursday morning, according to the Salem Police Department. It is Salem’s first fatal crash of 2026.