Your Tuesday evening update on Salem news
Good evening, Salem.
If you are a Reddit regular, you likely saw a recent discussion about a new box on a south Salem telephone pole.
Witnesses reported the box mysteriously appeared over the weekend. It sparked concerns and questions from the community, including speculation about potential law enforcement activity or a hidden camera. In comments online and emails to our reporters, people shared that they’d reached out to Salem police and Portland General Electric. Both agencies said the box wasn’t theirs.
One community member reported that a sign had been made at the pole’s base – calling out the box and alerting passersby they could be under surveillance.
Late this morning, we took it upon ourselves to take a look at the box causing such a stir. When one of our reporters got to the site, the telephone pole was box-less. The sign bringing attention to the box was also gone.
The box mystery remains unsolved.
Here’s some of today’s news. Head to our website anytime for the latest in Salem.
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Six months in, Salem’s downtown paid parking system continues to earn far more for the city than projected. That’s prompted city leaders to recommend a repeal and refund of a…
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The Salem City Council will consider authorizing four more full-time ambulance workers for the fire department to help address strain on the city’s ambulance system as call volumes rise.
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Salem Reporter planned another mayoral debate like the one in 2024 but Mayor Julie Hoy didn’t respond, so it was canceled. Challenger Vanessa Nordyke agreed to participate, and Hoy later…
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More than 1,000 educators in Salem and Keizer will get intensive training this week on topics including phonics instruction and the science behind how students learn to read. To comment…
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Salem opened its new connection to the Keizer water supply Monday. See how it works. To comment on this story, use the form at the end of the report.
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