Police said there is no apparent connection between a shooting early Thursday morning downtown and an incident the day before where a dispute between two groups led to gunfire at Riverfront Park several blocks away.
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UPDATE: Construction worker critically injured in Portland Road shooting
Police have released few details about a Thursday afternoon shooting in northeast Salem, but said the victim was conscious and taken to the hospital.
Riverfront Carousel windows damaged in shooting as police recover 96 bullet casings
Witnesses described gunfire erupting after two groups of people had a dispute around 1:20 a.m. Wednesday in Riverfront Park. Police said no injuries were reported.
Ironman athlete dies following medical emergency in Willamette River
Paddleboarders brought an Ironman participant to shore after he experienced a medical emergency during the swim portion of Sunday’s race. He died Tuesday.
Salem events from July 25-31: Hoopla, Great Oregon Steam-Up
Whether you’re a fan of basketball, steam-powered tractors or comedy, there’s plenty to do in Salem this week.
Retired principal Cynthia Richardson elected school board chair
School board members on Tuesday also approved two new contracts for administrators in the superintendent’s cabinet who were hired from Tulsa Public Schools.
Tulsa schools executive joins Salem-Keizer to oversee middle, high schools
Danielle Neves is the second top administrator to join the Salem-Keizer School District from Tulsa Public Schools, Superintendent Andrea Castañeda’s former district.
DEA agent seeks formal immunity for role in fatal cyclist collision
Samuel Landis, the DEA agent charged in a fatal crash with a cyclist in Salem last spring, was acting in his capacity as a federal officer when he ran a stop sign during a surveillance mission, his attorneys argued in a motion to dismiss the case.
Proposed school funding boost would stabilize Salem-Keizer budget, superintendent says
Gov. Tina Kotek’s plan to boost Oregon school funding would bring the Salem-Keizer School District about $15 million more per year, roughly enough to close a remaining budget gap after about $70 million in cuts this spring.
Salem moms, business owners call for federal investment in child care in meeting with Salinas
Hundreds of families in Marion and Polk counties qualify for state subsidies to help pay for child care, but are sitting on a waitlist because of inadequate funding.