Prosecutors plan to seek approval to try a 16-year-old accused shooter as an adult. Here’s a summary of key information related to the March 7, 2024, shooting in Bush’s Pasture Park and links to all Salem Reporter’s related stories.
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Salem park shooting prompts new worry about local gangs
Englewood, Hoover and now Bush’s Pasture Park have been the sites of deadly shootings in recent years. The most recent which left one teen dead and two others wounded has raised questions about the role gangs are playing in Salem’s escalating street violence.
Grief, ambivalence as South considers next steps for school safety
When Tara Romine got into education, weapons detectors weren’t part of school administrators’ lives. After spending half her career at South Salem High School, the principal said she’s grieving and trying to support her community following a shooting last week.
EVENTS: Celebrate Cherry Blossom Day at the Capitol
This weekend in Salem, events include a concert under the cherry blossoms at the Oregon Capitol Mall, an outdoor wildlife class at the Ankeny National Wildlife Refuge and “She’s Speaking LIVE.”
All gas companies in Oregon fail to gain approval for plans on meeting state’s climate goals
The Public Utilities Commission rejected all three plans from natural gas companies, saying they were ‘unreasonably optimistic’ about future gas demand
In tense meeting, South Central neighbors press school district to restrict open campus
After a shooting involving teens and an unrelated raid on a neighborhood home, Wednesday’s meeting of the South Central Association of Neighbors saw over 100 in attendance. Those gathered sought changes to South Salem High School policies.
Kotek promises to dog spending for drug addiction programs
The Oregon Legislature allocated $211 million for new treatment programs and other services, but it needs to be put into action quickly.
Here’s who qualified for the Salem city ballot
After the filing deadline and signature verification, the Salem mayoral race is down to candidates Mayor Chris Hoy and city Councilor Julie Hoy.
Willamette law dean leaving for new job in Connecticut
Brian Gallini successfully pushed for a new way for attorneys to get licensed during his four years as dean of Willamette University’s law school. He starts a new job in July at Connecticut’s Quinnipiac University.
State begins rewriting landmark climate program derailed by gas lawsuit
During the next year, the statDepartment of Environmental Quality will work on a new program to limit climate emissions and help vulnerable communities.