NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS: What’s happening in Salem in January

South Gateway holds its annual meeting Thursday, Jan. 11, plus neighborhoods have several opportunities to help with local parks and trash clean-up projects.
UPDATE: Suspect dead after police shooting near Four Corners

Police responded to a report of a suspect firing gunshots near Four Corners Friday morning. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office said officers fired shots and the suspect died of injuries but did not specify whether he was killed by police gunfire.
LISTEN IN: Two fatal south Salem shootings, days apart

CATCH OUR SHOW: Our journalists discuss the news of the day with Wendy Brokaw of Capital Community Media. TODAY: Two fatal shootings in south Salem and a west Salem jeweler accused of scamming customers.
LISTEN IN: A titan of the Polk County bench dies

CATCH OUR SHOW: Our journalists discuss the news of the day with Wendy Brokaw of Capital Community Media. TODAY: The life and legacy of the late Judge Charles Luukinen.
LISTEN IN: Behind Kotek’s planned veto of Salem streetcar money

CATCH OUR SHOW: Our journalists discuss the news of the day with Wendy Brokaw of Capital Community Media. TODAY: Governor vetoes Salem projects, an affordable housing complex saved, and shop summer camp.
LISTEN IN: Teen drowns while swimming at Keizer Rapids Park

CATCH OUR SHOW: Our journalists discuss the news of the day with Wendy Brokaw of Capital Community Media. TODAY: A teen drowns at Keizer Rapids Park, a man is sentenced for a rampage through Keizer and a new disability treatment program.
EVENTS: Friendly snakes, a free concert and the Marion County Fair

Here's your guide to Salem's top events for the weekend of July 7-9.
PHOTOS: Online students meet up in Salem for Halloween pumpkin fun

About two dozen students, family and staff attended the field trip with Willamette Connections Academy to get into the fall spirit.
