Police say two men were hospitalized after a person fired shots from a vehicle and fled the scene Tuesday night.
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State pauses investigation of Salem officer pending court ruling on qualified immunity
A jury in September found an officer used excessive force by shooting a protester with rubber bullets and ordered the city to pay her $1 million. But a judge could nullify that verdict if they determine the officer didn’t violate a clearly established law or constitutional right.
Truck leaves damage on baseball field near South Salem High School
Police say two teens, both 16, were charged with first-degree criminal mischief after riding in a truck around Gilmore Field. The Salem-Keizer School District said Tuesday it was unsure about future impacts to school athletics.
Section of Minto-Brown Island Park trail to temporarily close for plantings
A section just south of the Peter Courtney Minto Island Bridge will close Dec. 8 and 9 from 7:30 a.m. to around 3 p.m as crews add native plants along the trail.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: Salem City Council to vote on extending state of emergency for homeless services
Monday’s meeting will also address a supplemental staff report that recommends the city reject a petition to allow a car dealership to use a public right-of-way for parking and vehicle storage.
Demolition begins on former UGM, Saffron buildings
The land, now owned by the city of Salem, is slated for redevelopment with a mix of commercial uses and affordable housing.
Salem sees brief snow ahead of cold weekend, icy roads likely overnight
Average November temperatures this year in Salem dropped compared to 2021.
With freezing temperatures forecasted for Thursday night, an overnight warming shelter will open.
Salem seeking court fix after missing required sentence in infrastructure ballot measure
The city inadvertently left a legally required sentence about property taxes off the ballot statement for an infrastructure bond measure voters overwhelmingly approved in November.
Meet reindeer, sip hot cocoa as Riverfront Park gets a little brighter
Salem’s holiday lights display in Riverfront Park kicks off Friday at 5 p.m. with free events including horse and carriage rides and a handbell performance.
Longtime Salem public works director to retire
Salem’s Director of Public Works, Peter Fernandez, announced Monday that he is retiring effective Jan. 6 after 28 years working for the city of Salem.