Saphara Harrell - Salem Reporter
Black Lives Matter solidarity event planned for Fourth
Protesters by the thousands gathered at the Capitol for the March for Floyd on Saturday, June 6. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) For Natascha Antes, patriotism and protest go hand in hand. Antes, 20, was tired of seeing the American flag used…
Marion County Health ends reproductive services at clinic following steep decline in visits
The Marion County Health and Human Services headquarters in Salem (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter) Marion County residents won’t be able to get birth control or pregnancy tests from the county health department any longer. The move is part of shifting the…
South Salem Alzheimer’s care facility sees seven die in one week
An image of the coronavirus from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A residential care facility in south Salem saw seven people die from Covid in the last week and now has the second highest number of active…
With Riverfront Park show canceled, Salemites have limited options for firework shows
The fireworks on the Fourth of July in 2019. (Ron Cooper/Special to Salem Reporter) Salem’s signature fireworks show which draws thousands to Riverfront Park each year is the latest in a string of events that have been canceled due to…
To acknowledge the civil rights movement locally, city councilor pushes for MLK Avenue
City Councilor Chris Hoy is pushing for Center Street to be renamed Martin Luther King Avenue. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Jonathan Jones has wanted a recognition of the civil rights movement in Salem for some time but felt that the current…
Marion County DA dismisses all charges related to protests
Protesters head home after a vigil in downtown Salem in late May. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) The Marion County District Attorney’s Office on Monday dismissed criminal charges against 14 people arrested during protests a month ago. Deputy District Attorney Amy Queen…
In response to public outcry, Salem police chief releases internal review of handling of three nights of protests
Jerry Moore, Salem police chief, addresses protesters at the March for Floyd proceedings at the Capitol on Saturday, June 6. Moore was among the first speakers for an event that stretched on for hours. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Salem Police Chief…
Salem police release review of police actions during protests
As protesters left the rally and vigil on Monday June 1, police were prepared for another night of disturbances. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Salem city officials on Monday released Salem Police Chief Jerry Moore’s review of police actions during the protests…
Following art fair cancellations, photographer auctions her work for charity
Caren Ann Jackson’s photography is up for auction at IKE Box to help raise money for nonprofit Isaac’s Room. (Courtesy/Caren Ann Jackson) As businesses were forced to reduce operations and art fairs were cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic, artist…
To encourage walking or biking, Salem plans to spend millions on Union Street improvements
A man rides along the Union Street pedestrian bridge on Friday, June 26. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) The city of Salem has kicked off another transportation project that’s part of its efforts to make it easier to get around by bike…