Saphara Harrell - Salem Reporter
Salem Pride in the Park materializes thanks to volunteer support
Poison Waters is performing at Saturday’s Pride in the Park event. (Courtesy/ Poison Waters) When Paul McKean moved to Salem, he said he and his partner knew they wanted to get more involved in the LGBTQ community. They decided to…
CHECK OUT: Pride in the Park, basketball or a Spider-Man movie
Saturday Hoopla, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, hits the streets surrounding the Capitol on Thursday. The annual event is a tradition for many and is believed to be the second largest of its kind in the United States. Tournament Director Jason…
Willamette Valley bike ride raises money for MS
Bike MS: Willamette Valley is this weekend. (courtesy National MS Society) When John Tietjen is riding his bike on the road, he said drivers will “look at me and they’ll look at my helmet and go ‘hey nice fish.’” Ziptied…
Salem girl’s wish to meet Seahawks QB coming true
Rini Olson got a wagon full of gifts during a surprise barbecue at Capitol Subaru on Tuesday. (Saphara Harrell/ Salem Reporter) A 7-year-old Salem girl’s wish is coming true later this month. Rini Olson’s dream was to play football and…
Police arrest woman who allegedly struck bicyclist after stealing from department store
Salem police on Tuesday arrested a woman suspected of hitting a bicyclist after shoplifting a TJ Maxx last weekend. Desiree Katherine LaMorte, 28, was charged with second-degree assault, second-degree theft and failing to perform the duties of a driver. The…
Get ready for some basketball: Hoopla is in town
Basketball hoops stand outside the Capitol on Tuesday, July 30. Streets will be closed during the weekend 3-on-3 tournament Hoopla. (Troy Brynelson/Salem Reporter) Hoopla, the state’s largest 3-on-3 basketball tournament, is back this week and expected to bring thousands of…
CHECK OUT: A country concert, Dead show or Capitol Pride
Wednesday Country music star Kane Brown plays at the LB Day Amphitheater on Wednesday. Brown’s music is described as a blend of country music and R&B. Tickets are available online and cost between $40 to $125 and proceeds benefit local…
Streets to close for Hoopla until Sunday
Basketball hoops stand outside the Capitol on Tuesday, July 30. Streets will be closed during the weekend 3-on-3 tournament Hoopla. (Troy Brynelson/Salem Reporter) Several streets will close for Hoopla, the annual 3-on-3 basketball tournament near the state Capitol. Until 8…
Salem police looking for shoplifters who hit a bicyclist
This post was updated at 1:55 p.m. Salem Police are looking for two women who they say shoplifted from a TJ Maxx and hit a bicyclist while fleeing the scene Saturday night. Police said the bicyclist — 61-year-old Montana Carver,…
UPDATE: 16-year-old boy shot in east Salem has been released from the hospital
A 16-year-old boy was shot multiple times Sunday night and went to the hospital with nonlife-threatening injuries, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. He has since been released and is expected to make a full recovery. Spokesman Sgt. Jeremy…