Hector de Jesus Gonzalez Mendoza, 16, was shot and killed on June 23 in a south Salem neighborhood. His family has received little information about his death.

A firefighter suffered minor injuries at a two-alarm house fire Tuesday afternoon in the Faye Wright neighborhood.

Oregonians were generally optimistic about AI being used for advancements in medicine, science and research, but they were most worried about its impact on jobs. 

Salem City Councilors approved millions in funds to subside two affordable housing projects expected to bring 300 apartments to the city in coming years.