Category Public Safety
Oregon’s new prison director views housing, jobs after release as essential
OREGON NEWS: A retired sheriff is called to take over the Oregon Department of Corrections. Mike Reese started Nov. 13 and is touring prisons to get immersed in agency issues.
Portions of McGilchrist closed due to flooding as heavy rain continues
Many areas of Salem have received over 2 inches of rain in the past 48 hours, leading to some minor local flooding on roads.
UPDATE: Police seek witness of Cordon Road crash that killed pedestrian
Salem police say the driver of an unknown Jeep model witnessed a fatal collision Saturday night on Cordon Road and may have information helpful to their investigation.
UPDATE: Two hospitalized in Tuesday collision on I-5 at Kuebler
A hydroplaning car on Interstate 5 Tuesday afternoon in south Salem collided with a semi-truck, which crashed and rolled over. Both drivers were hospitalized with injuries.
Teens arrested for 6 armed robberies in Salem area, police say
Police on Monday arrested two teens, 19 and 17, who they say robbed several Salem-area businesses at gunpoint over a three-week period starting on Nov. 17, according to a news release.
For some Marion County volunteer firefighters, free rent is part of the job
About half of the firefighters serving the area northeast of Salem are volunteers, and a dozen live full-time at the fire stations they serve at. The Marion County Fire District #1 is seeking new volunteer recruits to fight fires and respond to medical emergencies.
Salem-area flood advisory extended to Thursday
Between 2.25 and 4 inches of rain are expected in Salem this week, prompting the National Weather Service to extend a flood advisory warning through Thursday.
City opens sandbag stations as heavy rains expected starting Thursday
Up to three inches of rain is forecasted to fall over the next three days, prompting Salem to open up locations to pick up sandbags and ask residents to help clear storm drains. The National Weather Service warns of increased risk of flooding in creeks.
Police identify Salem man who officers fatally shot near Four Corners Friday
Three police officers shot and killed Justin Jordan, 32, of Salem, after he pointed a pistol at several people Friday morning, fired at a vehicle and then aimed at police, according to a news release. Officers found two 9mm pistols by his side.