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Takeaways: Report finds shootings tripled in Marion County over 10 years
A review commissioned A recent report released Tuesday by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office found that one in three shootings across the county over a decade involved gang members as victims, suspects or both. The involvement of teenagers in gun violence skyrocketed during that period.
Marion County public safety officials plan new team to address rising gang, youth violence
A review commissioned by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office found that shootings outside Salem city limits more than tripled over the last decade. The county’s public safety officials now hope to convene a multi-agency team to tackle skyrocketing gang and youth involvement in gun violence.
Marion County officials quiet on findings of delayed gun violence research
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office last March hired researchers to analyze shootings throughout the county and planned to release a report by late summer. After months of delays, the agency won’t say when it will publicly share its findings.
Marion County’s justice of the peace strives to connect with people through court
Since taking the bench in 2021, Justin Kidd has worked to boost access to the Marion County Justice Court by holding proceedings in Spanish, crafting unique sentences and officiating holiday-themed weddings.
Mother of physician killed in kayak crash with Buena Vista Ferry sues Marion County
Jacob Jackson, a longtime family doctor in Salem, died in June 2024 after a ferry operator collided with his kayak. His family is suing Marion County, which operates two ferries, in hopes of preventing future tragedies on the Willamette River.
Marion County seeks federal help for Santiam Canyon rebuilding, bridges
County officials recently discussed their federal lobbying priorities, which include money for infrastructure projects and changes allowing governments to bill federal health insurance programs for jail and institutional care.
Playground, picnic tables coming to Hayesville’s Parkdale Park
A state grant is funding the development of Marion County’s Parkdale Park, bringing a place for people to gather in northeast Salem. Work is expected to be finished this summer.
Hunter holds commanding lead for sheriff, Carlson narrowly ahead in judge contest
Marion and Polk county voters overwhelmingly favored current sheriffs in contested races. Here's a breakdown of Marion and Polk county races.
Salem homeowners see moderate tax increases, rise in property values slowing
Homeowners in Salem on average will pay about $120 more in property taxes this year. Home values previously skyrocketed until around 2022, but that rise has since slowed down.