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It has been over three months since a pickup truck driver collided with a cyclist at the intersection of Southeast High and Leslie Streets.

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For much of that time, the Salem Police Department held on to body camera video related to the crash without providing the evidence to outside investigators.

Police officials recently acknowledged that the evidence wasn’t given until June 20 to the Keizer Police Department, who the Salem agency asked to take over the case days after the collision. Find that story below.

Now, here are some of our latest reports. You can find more on our website.

Salem councilors vote to tax worker paychecks after citizens overwhelmingly ask them not to
Councilors in a 5-4 vote approved a new tax on workers in Salem that would cost the average employee about $500 annually starting in July 2024. The tax would bring…
Salem councilors vote to tax worker paychecks after citizens overwhelmingly ask them not to
Councilors in a 5-4 vote approved a new tax on workers in Salem that would cost the average employee about $500 annually starting in July 2024. The tax would bring…
Salem police gave video evidence to investigators three months after cyclist’s death 
Salem police did not share body camera video with outside investigators related a fatal bike collision for nearly three months, an investigation by Salem Reporter has established. Police said at…
Salem police gave video evidence to investigators three months after cyclist’s death 
Salem police did not share body camera video with outside investigators related a fatal bike collision for nearly three months, an investigation by Salem Reporter has established. Police said at…
TIMELINE: 84 days before Salem police provided fatal crash evidence to investigators
Salem police did not provide body camera video related to a March fatal bike collision until nearly three months later to outside investigators. Public records and statements from local authorities…
TIMELINE: 84 days before Salem police provided fatal crash evidence to investigators
Salem police did not provide body camera video related to a March fatal bike collision until nearly three months later to outside investigators. Public records and statements from local authorities…
LISTEN IN: Once again, downtown Salem sees violence as teens brawl
CATCH OUR SHOW:: Listen to our journalists discuss the news of the day with Wendy Brokaw of Capital Community Media. TODAY: Downtown Salem violence, a hit-and-run victim and money for…
LISTEN IN: Once again, downtown Salem sees violence as teens brawl
CATCH OUR SHOW:: Listen to our journalists discuss the news of the day with Wendy Brokaw of Capital Community Media. TODAY: Downtown Salem violence, a hit-and-run victim and money for…
Oregon gas company criticized for using ratepayer money to fight state climate program
Avista, Oregon’s second largest natural gas provider, spent ratepayer funds fighting state climate change regulations while simultaneously attempting to raise rates for customers. 
Oregon gas company criticized for using ratepayer money to fight state climate program
Avista, Oregon’s second largest natural gas provider, spent ratepayer funds fighting state climate change regulations while simultaneously attempting to raise rates for customers. 

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