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.
Fentanyl driving increase in overdose visits to Salem Health
Drug overdoses sent 1,405 people to Salem Health emergency rooms last year, the highest number since at least 2015.
Potential removal of Salem white oak raises community support and sheds light on historic house
The Oregon white oak outside of the historic Smith-Fry house was flagged for removal in September. One neighbor has rallied to save it. Another found a family connection with a forestry company that wants to preserve the wood.
Marion and Polk counties plan road, bridge improvements for 2025
As legislators consider a major transportation funding package in 2025, Marion and Polk counties are facing a backlog of deferred maintenance on roads and bridges.
Salem events from Nov. 14-Nov. 20: Willamette University musical, free jazz and acoustic guitar shows
Events in Salem this week include woodworking and ukulele classes at Center 50+, an acoustic show at RiverCity Rock Star Academy and a neighborhood effort to clean up McKay Park.
Bridgeway CEO to retire after 16 years helping thousands recover, find housing and jobs
Tim Murphy, CEO of Bridgeway Community Health, has spent the last 16 years showing up in court for his clients, going to their graduations and hiring them at his organization. Murphy retires as Bridgeway’s CEO in January, closing out over three decades of work in mental health.
Willamette University class is knitting, collecting clothes to create “take as you need” art project
A surprise “yarn bomb” installation in Riverfront Park will provide handmade and donated clothing to people in need this month. The installation is the project from a Willamette University knitting class that recently partnered with the city of Salem.
Salem events from Nov. 7-Nov. 13: Veterans Day concerts, Center 50+ classes and a planetarium show
Events in Salem this week include a dinner and auction to support veterans, cultural music group performances and a woodworking course at Center 50+.
Turnout under 50% in Marion, Polk counties as Election Day approaches
More than 80% of Oregon voters cast a ballot in 2020, but with one day of voting to go, statewide turnout is just 46.6%.
Justice of the Peace “Captain Kidd” marries 13 Halloween couples
People filed in and out of Marion County Justice Court all day on Halloween dressed as skeletons and “Beetlejuice” characters. Justice of the Peace Justin Kidd, dressed as a pirate, married 13 couples this Halloween in his courtroom full of sparkly spiderwebs and headstones.
Salem events from Oct. 31-Nov. 6: Halloween, Día de los Muertos celebrations and musicals
Events in Salem this week include a downtown rave for Día de los Muertos, the final days of Salem’s haunted tours and a musical about a government ban on toilets.