Families gathered at Kennedy Elementary School, grabbing hot dogs, getting family and visiting with others in a special community event held on Thursday, Jan. 19.
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LISTEN IN: They got up early, pulled on boots and went to work to fix a Salem park
Get the inside scoop on stories produced by your local news team at Salem Reporter. Listen to our journalists discuss the news on the air. TODAY: Volunteers show up city park to work, a top Salem official who moved water and traffic retires, and city spending may face challenges.
Police close Southeast Commercial as witnesses report a shooting
BREAKING NEWS: Police are investigating a shooting in south Salem on the morning of Monday, Jan. 23. Witnesses reported on social media hearing several gunshots.
Readers tell of need to support local news, but some aren’t sure about a tax break
A state tax credit may not be the answer, but Salem readers share concerns about the future of local news in Oregon. The comments show high interest in finding a solution “before it’s too late,” as one reader wrote.
Stay off the road through early Monday morning, sheriff’s office says
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office said Sunday night that 11 crashes had been reported since midnight, some resulting in serious injury.
UPDATE: Father, partner arrested in death of Salem 6-year-old
Salem police are investigating the death on Friday, Jan. 20, of a 6-year-old Salem child.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: Salem City Council to consider pedestrian, parks projects
The agenda for Monday, Jan. 23, includes decisions for improving pedestrian safety, parks projects and shifting unused federal funding to Marion-Polk Food Share Meals on Wheels. The council will also look at a state plan to extend TriMet rail service to Salem.
Salem Library charro outfit exhibit shares Mexican pride
The nonprofit Comunidad y Herencia Cultura put six mannequins with male and female charro outfits on display at the Salem Library until March 3. The nonprofit’s director and the library’s deputy explain how the partnership came together and the importance of this aspect of centuries-long Mexican pride.
Covid weekly report for Jan. 20: Local cases increase
In the past week, the Oregon Health Authority reports two newly identified deaths of local residents with Covid.
LISTEN IN: How the community can pitch in to help a cat rescue shelter destroyed by fire
Get the inside scoop on stories produced by your local news team at Salem Reporter. Listen to our journalists discuss the news on the air. TODAY: A destroyed cat shelter, how to get attention at the Capitol and what local legislators see as important in their work in the coming months.