As protesters left the rally and vigil on Monday, June 1, police were prepared for another night of disturbances. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Salem police are being accused of favoring armed individuals standing outside of a downtown salon while applying a heavy hand to protesters to enforce the city’s curfew. As[Read More…]
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Uncategorized Local data shows scattered new COVID-19 cases in past week, but no large outbreaks
Andrea Davila, a nurse at the Kaiser Permanente North Lancaster clinic administers a test for COVID-19 at the clinic’s drive-thru testing site on Wednesday, April 29. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Marion County has so far avoided large spikes in residents with COVID-19, even as testing rates have climbed in recent weeks[Read More…]
SALEM IN NEED: Children’s nonprofit needs school and art supplies
The Boys and Girls Club distributes fresh produce boxes to families. (submitted photo) The current global pandemic is touching many corners of our society, and the Boys & Girls Club programs are no exception. With the virus’ closure of schools and Clubhouses, club leaders are looking for innovative ways to[Read More…]
Uncategorized Salem imposes weeklong overnight curfew to quell trouble, still allowing demonstrations
As protesters left the rally and vigil on Monday June 1, police were prepared for another night of disturbances. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) The city of Salem on Tuesday evening imposed an extraordinary week-long nighttime curfew across the city. The curfew is in place each night from 11 p.m. to 6[Read More…]
After three nights of curfew, questions arise about who’s being told to go home — and who’s actually going home
Boards cover broken glass doors at Salem Center on Sunday, May 31. Vandals broke the doors at the downtown shopping mall during a demonstration Saturday night. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Barely a week after Marion County residents were allowed to venture out after COVID-19-related restrictions were lifted, the city of Salem[Read More…]
PHOTOS: Salem sees a third day of protests with candles, a march and officers taking a knee
Protester march against police violence on Monday June 1 in Salem. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) For the third day in a row, protesters hit the streets in Salem to speak out against police violence. Similar events have occurred across the country in response to George Floyd’s death at the hands of[Read More…]
Uncategorized Hundreds gather for vigil, march in third night of Salem protests over George Floyd’s death
Protestors gathered at the Oregon State Capitol and marched to the site of the new Salem Police Department during the third night of demonstrations against police violence on Monday, June 1. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Zack Jackson stood on the steps of the Oregon Capitol as the sun set Monday night,[Read More…]
Uncategorized Live updates: Despite curfew, protesters again hit Salem streets
Sharaya Hamer, 16, a student at McNary High School was among hundreds who showed up to protest police violence on the steps of the state Capitol. (Kate McMahon/Salem Reporter) Protesters took to the streets in Salem for the third night in a row to speak out against police brutality. The[Read More…]
Uncategorized With riots erupting across the country, Salem prepares for a third night of protests
Demonstrators gather outside the state Capitol on Sunday, May 31, to protest police violence. The protests in Salem were among those that occurred across the country in response to the death of George Floyd, a Minneapolis man who died while being taken into custody by police. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Update:[Read More…]
Uncategorized PHOTOS: Police protests in Salem continued into Sunday
Demonstrators gather outside the Capitol on Sunday, May 31, to protest police violence. The protests in Salem were among those that occurred across the country in response to the death of George Floyd, a Minneapolis man who died while being taken into custody by police. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Outrage over[Read More…]
