Saphara Harrell - Salem Reporter
Salem Police Chief reacts to community concern over street violence
Gun violence in Salem is catching the public’s attention, worrying some, and leaving police officials with few answers to share. On Monday, Salem Police Chief Jerry Moore released a statement about the recent spate of shootings, noting that there has…
Man stabbed in northeast Salem
A 21-year-old man was stabbed in 3300 block of Hadley Street Northeast Saturday night, the Salem Police Department said. Police said the victim was taken to Salem Health with non-life threatening injuries around 11 p.m. Salem police didn’t respond to…
Holocaust survivor to speak at Willamette University
Jona Laks will speak at Willamette University Monday night. (courtesy) A Holocaust survivor will tell her story of surviving human experimentation in Auschwitz during a talk at Willamette University Monday night. Jona Laks will discuss how notorious Nazi doctor Josef…
Shooting reported Thursday in East Lancaster area
A shooting was reported in the East Lancaster area of Salem Thursday evening. No injuries were reported, according to Salem Police spokeswoman Lt. Debra Aguilar. A caller reported hearing shots fired near the the 4000 block of Clay Street Northeast…
Northeast Salem looks to revamp reputation through festival
The Englewood Forest Festival takes place on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Courtesy/Englewood Forest Festival) A small neighborhood park in Northeast Salem has turned to a festival in attempt to combat the stereotype that it’s a blight on…
Firefighters investigate smoke at Salem Health
Firefighters investigated smoke at a Salem Health building this morning. (courtesy/ Kevin Smith) Around 50 Patients in Building B at Salem Health were moved to the north side of the building as firefighters investigated smoke coming out of the building…
16-year-old identified as victim of fatal Englewood Park shooting
The Salem Police Department identified 16-year-old Ishaq Saleem as the person fatally shot at Englewood Park early Sunday morning. Police said Wednesday that Saleem is a resident of Keizer. The agency added that no more information about the victim nor…
CHECK OUT: First Wednesday, a museum birthday party or multicultural dances
Wednesday It’s the first Wednesday of the month and Salem’s downtown alleys will be filled with live music, art vendors and food trucks from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. There’s yoga in Riverfront Park at 6 p.m. and a dance…
First Wednesday opens voting on alley names
Salem’s downtown alleys will get monikers during naming process. (Anna Smith/Salem Reporter) Salem’s downtown alleyways are transformed every first Wednesday of the month, and visitors to tonight’s event will have a chance to help leave a lasting mark on the…
Three injured in northeast Salem drive-by shooting
Three people were injured in a drive-by shooting Monday night in northeast Salem, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office said. When deputies arrived on scene at 47th Avenue Northeast near Polaris Street Northeast around 10:12 p.m., the suspect had already fled…