Your Wednesday evening update on Salem news

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Here’s some of the news of the day. Catch all Salem Reporter’s stories anytime on our website.

Man who assaulted police, stole patrol car in chase found guilty by jury
A Polk County judge sentenced David Leroy Miles, 35, to 68 months in prison after a May incident where he stole a Salem police officer’s car and led police on…
Man who assaulted police, stole patrol car in chase found guilty by jury
A Polk County judge sentenced David Leroy Miles, 35, to 68 months in prison after a May incident where he stole a Salem police officer’s car and led police on…
LISTEN IN: Why a county leader is facing a state ethics investigation
Reporter Ardeshir Tabrizian provides the background on an investigation into a top official of the Marion Soil and Water Conservation District. The case involves a job and possible conflicts of…
LISTEN IN: Why a county leader is facing a state ethics investigation
Reporter Ardeshir Tabrizian provides the background on an investigation into a top official of the Marion Soil and Water Conservation District. The case involves a job and possible conflicts of…
Oregon landlords can raise rent by 14.6% in 2023
It’s the highest maximum increase allowed since legislators passed the state’s rent control law in 2019. Local service providers say that may lead to more evictions and people struggling to…
Oregon landlords can raise rent by 14.6% in 2023
It’s the highest maximum increase allowed since legislators passed the state’s rent control law in 2019. Local service providers say that may lead to more evictions and people struggling to…

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