Category Public Safety
UPDATE: Police identify pedestrian fatally struck in crosswalk downtown
A man walking in a crosswalk died Jan. 12 after the driver of a pick-up truck hit him while turning left, Salem police said. The agency on Wednesday identified the victim as Robert D. Marshall, 66, of Salem.
Property fee cut from controversial wildfire funding proposal, but big timber could still get break
A controversial wildfire funding proposal has changed in recent days. It's sponsors will no longer ask all Oregon property owners to pay $10 a year to help offset fire protection costs on forest and ranch landowners.
Fire at Salem Nissan dealership remains under investigation
Firefighters responded around 4:44 p.m. Monday to a report of smoke coming from a Nissan dealership on Northeast Market Street. Fire officials said it took over two hours to control the blaze.
UPDATED: Fire contained at Nissan dealership
A two-alarm fire was contained, and no other structures are threatened.
Outages, tree damage likely as Salem braces for Tuesday ice storm
The National Weather Service is forecasting ice buildup between a quarter-inch and a half-inch Tuesday night in Salem. The agency strongly discouraged travel during the ice storm.
WEATHER: Ice storm warning issued for Tuesday, Salem flights canceled
The National Weather Service is forecasting sub-freezing temperatures to persist through Tuesday, with another winter storm possible that day. The Salem-Keizer School District has canceled classes Monday and Tuesday.
WEATHER: Freezing temperatures linger Sunday; Salem-Keizer cancels school Monday, Tuesday
Salem saw one of its coldest days since 1990 on Saturday, and freezing temperatures mean the snow and ice will likely remain through at least Tuesday.
Timber industry tied to proposal shifting wildfire protection costs from landowners to public
Several Oregon timber companies participated in a workgroup and proposal that would cut the fees they pay to the state for fire protection.
Former McNary counselor pleads guilty to sexually harassing minor in Polk County
Plea deal nets probation for Todd Bobeda and a dismissal of some charges after he admits he sexually harassed a juvenile. He was put on three years of probation.