Saphara Harrell - Salem Reporter
VOTE 2020: Marion County’s most active voting precincts cluster in south Salem, based on 2016 data
Elections worker Steve Bauman collect ballots from a drop box in Keizer on Thursday, October 23. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) In Marion County three out of four registered voters cast ballots in the 2016 election, but there are disparities within the…
VOTE 2020: One precinct in Marion County posted the highest turnout four years ago. Voters there don’t know why
Michael Schmieding is one of the registered voters in precinct 689. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) On a quiet stretch of road right outside Salem city limits, nestled between a river and stream, there are no campaign signs. The residents there are…
Police identify suspect, person killed in east Salem shooting Monday
A Salem police vehicle. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Salem police arrested a Eugene man on suspicion of murder after a Black Salem man was shot and killed in east Salem Monday afternoon. Police arrested Manuel Elisha North, 46, in connection with…
Police say person was shot and killed in northeast Salem Monday
A Salem police car. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) A person was shot and killed in northeast Salem Monday afternoon, according to a news release from the Salem Police Department. Police said one person was detained in the 3300 block of Northeast…
As warming season approaches, agencies compensate for lost shelter space with new sites
People sleep on mats at a warming shelter at First Presbyterian Church during a cold snap. (Troy Brynelson/Salem Reporter) As cold weather arrives, social service agencies are pressed with limited warming shelter space on top of complying with pandemic-related health…
Salem residents say they want more accountability, diversity in local police. Here’s what two finalists for chief say they’ll bring to the job
A Salem police car. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) As the city closes in on hiring a new police chief that will guide Salem after longtime Police Chief Jerry Moore retires, community responses shed light on some of the city’s priorities. This…
VOTE 2020: Danny Jaffer seeks to unseat incumbent Polk County commissioner, insisting he can provide leadership during crisis
Danny Jaffer is running for Polk County commissioner against Lyle Mordhorst in the November election. (Courtesy/ Danny Jaffer) Name: Danny Jaffer Age: 59 Home: Independence When Danny Jaffer was an officer in the U.S. Navy, he was tasked with a multi-million-dollar pier expansion…
VOTE 2020: With an eye toward resolving conflict, Lyle Mordhorst seeks to keep his seat as Polk County commissioner
Lyle Mordhorst is running to keep his seat on the Polk County Board of Commissioners in the November election. (Courtesy/ Lyle Mordhorst) Name: Lyle Mordhorst Age: 63 Home: west Salem Lyle Mordhorst’s biggest concern is the traffic in Polk County, especially at dangerous…
Teenager seriously injured from gunshot in east Salem Monday night
Marion County Sheriff’s Office. (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter) A 16-year-old boy was shot and seriously injured in east Salem Monday evening, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies responded to a report of a shooting around 6:50 p.m. on Northeast Auburn…
Community members “incredulous” at Proud Boys roaming Bush’s Pasture Park with weapons
A screen capture from a video showing a group of Proud Boys roaming Bush’s Pasture Park Saturday, Oct. 17. A group of Proud Boys armed with military-style rifles roamed Bush’s Pasture Park on Saturday, riling some residents about people drinking…