Category Public Safety
Oregon judge on leave amid allegations of vulgar language at Sunriver conference
A spokesperson for the Oregon Judicial Department confirmed Monday that a judicial fitness complaint was filed against Marion County Circuit Judge Channing Bennett related to “serious allegations of misconduct.”
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Salem’s “Ride of Silence” returns for another year to honor cyclists killed, injured
An annual silent bike ride around Salem remembers cyclists who were seriously injured or killed while riding while raising awareness of traffic safety. Anyone is welcome to join.
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Local fire agencies partner to give safety advice ahead of wildfire season
A wildfire preparedness meeting on Monday, May 18, will teach people how to clear space outside their homes to reduce fire risk and keep up with information during an emergency. Fire agencies from Salem, Keizer and Marion County will lead the meeting.
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New Marion County Justice Court night program will make coming to court easier
Starting in late July, people with driver’s license or insurance cases will be able to go to the Marion County Justice Court in the evening rather than taking time off during the day.
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Keizer police arrest 2 Salem men, seek third suspect in Keizer Station shooting
Keizer police have arrested two men in connection with a February shooting that injured a man driving his family home from Keizer Station. They are seeking to locate a third suspect in the incident.
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Updates on child kidnapping, northeast Salem murder case
Here’s Salem Reporter’s monthly feature with the latest developments in recent criminal investigations and prosecutions.
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COLUMN: Preparing for sanitation in an emergency
Mark Wardell, the leader of West Salem’s Community Emergency Response Team, tackles the topic nobody wants to think about but everyone should plan for: making a makeshift bathroom if a disaster disrupts water or sewer service.
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Keizer council calls for police fee hikes in July, January
Keizer homeowners would pay $10.62 a month to fund the city's police department under a plan unanimously supported by city councilors.
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Lawsuit alleges Oregon State Police violated sanctuary laws by sharing data with feds
Federal immigration authorities have accessed state databases 1.4 million times, according to a suit filed by the Rural Organizing Project.
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