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Raul Ramirez, retired Marion County Sheriff, dies at age 71
Ramirez was the first Latino elected Marion County Sheriff, described by colleagues and friends as a natural leader and mentor.
Salem city councilor named next leader of Marion County CASA
Vanessa Nordyke said her work on abuse cases at the Oregon Department of Justice sparked her interest in the new role helping vulnerable kids.
Salem welcomes first baby of 2023
Natalie Bean arrived to fireworks and celebration at 12:03 a.m. on Jan. 1.
How families worked together to transform a Salem neighborhood
A family council created to support families around Hallman Elementary School has residents reporting they feel safer going to the park and letting kids walk to school. A similar effort is now underway near Kennedy Elementary School.
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Cherriots free youth ticket program leads to increase in ridership
Data shows that in the months after Cherriots launched its Youth Zero Pass program, young people took thousands more trips than in the months prior.
TOP STORIES: Police policy ignored, an unusual city departure and mobile crisis teams
Reporter Ardeshir Tabrizian looks back on a year of covering homelessness, criminal justice, and Salem-area services for addiction and mental illness.
Salem’s top reads of 2022
Dav Pilkey's "Dog Man" and the current Salem Reads pick, Born a Crime, topped the list of most checked out Salem Public Library books in 2022.
TOP PHOTOS: Laura Tesler’s picks, from Pride to punk
Photojournalist Laura Tesler shares her favorite moments from local fairs, music shows and more.