Alejandro Zukowski, 63, of Salem, was a passenger when he was killed in a three-vehicle collision on Oct. 28 at the intersection of Highway 22 and Perrydale Road. He founded Master Woodworks, a Salem design firm.
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Police describe suspect in Portland-area ballot box arsons
Police said the vehicle linked with two ballot box arsons is likely a 2001 to 2004 Volvo S60 with a matte finish and no front license plate.
Salem man gets 2.5 years for defrauding elderly man, mail theft charge dropped
Federal prosecutors say that Ross Sierzega used an 85-year-old man’s debit card to steal $16,000 out of a Salem ATM. As part of a plea deal, charges alleging he stole from a Keizer mailbox three times were dismissed.
Kidnapping suspect shot by Salem police last month charged with attempting to assault officers
Over two weeks ago, a Polk County grand jury found Salem police officers justified in shooting a man suspected of attempted kidnapping in September. Last week, the kidnapping suspect, Daniel Garcia, was moved to Polk County jail where he faces charges including attempted assault.
New Marion County team resolving crisis calls, but numbers remain low
A new civilian Marion County team has resolved nearly all crisis incidents they’ve been called to without police. But officials say more public awareness and an improved system would allow them to help more people.
Thousands lose power in West Salem after construction vehicle downs power pole
Around 11 a.m. Wednesday, a vacuum truck Northwest Orchard Heights Road and Northwest Linwood Street knocked down a power line. Most homes had their power restored by early afternoon.
Man sentenced for escaping from Salem prison, robbing elderly woman
Joe Smallwood-Sain was sentenced to nearly six years in prison for escaping from a Salem prison in April 2023 and robbing an elderly woman in a downtown parking garage.
Rejaian challenges incumbent Hunter for Marion County sheriff
The race for Marion County sheriff has been uncontested since 1998. Sheriff Nick Hunter is being challenged in the November election by one of his own deputies,Stacy Rejaian.
Meet the 2 Salem attorneys who want to be Marion County’s next judge
Two Salem attorneys with varied experience are running for a seat on the Marion County bench. David Carlson works on wills, trusts, probate and guardianship. Michelle Vlach-Ing is a criminal defense attorney, parenting time coordinator and pro tem city judge.
Man stabbed in dispute at Cascades Gateway Park
A 24-year-old man injured in a stabbing Thursday night ran to the nearby Church at the Park micro shelter site to get help, shelter officials said.