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COLD CASE: The murder of Judy Carlson in 1980 in Malheur County remains unsolved

More than 40 years ago, a young woman was found dead in a gravel pit near Vale. A retiring detective at the Malheur County Sheriff's Office dug into the cold...

By salemreporter Jan 25, 2025 04:00PM Jan 25, 2025 04:00PM

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Raymond Parenteau built a fortune from one of the fastest-growing government programs in Oregon

A Rogue River nonprofit is at the center of a racketeering case over its care for people with developmental disabilities. The post Raymond Parenteau built a ...

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Jan 23, 2025 05:34PM
Jan 23, 2025 05:34PM

City reports 19 million gallons of sewage spilled after West Salem pipes failed 

The city of Salem is in contact with farmers and landowners in West Salem and Keizer about damage and cleanup procedures after two pipelines failed in Decemb...

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Jan 23, 2025 04:00PM
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COLD CASE: The murder of Judy Carlson in 1980 in Malheur County remains unsolved

More than 40 years ago, a young woman was found dead in a gravel pit near Vale. A retiring detective at the Malheur County Sheriff's Office dug into the cold...

By salemreporter
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Jan 25, 2025 04:00PM
Jan 25, 2025 04:00PM
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A look inside Salem’s newest shelter for homeless families

The ARCHES Nest, a new family shelter for dozens of homeless children, teens and their families, held an opening celebration on Jan. 24. The post A look ins...

By salemreporter
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Jan 24, 2025 11:50PM
Jan 24, 2025 11:50PM

Oregon ethics commission faults Rep. Greg Smith for not naming clients

Rep. Greg Smith has several high-paying contracts with groups that have business before the Legislature. The post Oregon ethics commission faults Rep. Greg S...

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Jan 24, 2025 10:28PM
Jan 24, 2025 10:28PM

Police identify Salem man struck, killed by Cherriots bus downtown

Salem police said Wednesday night that they had not cited or arrested a Cherriots bus driver who struck and killed Joseph Chandler, 68, of Salem, in a crossw...

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Jan 23, 2025 05:56AM
Jan 23, 2025 05:56AM

Event highlights from Jan. 23-29: Highland Peace Walk, McNary musical, bachata class

Events in Salem this week include the first shows of “The Little Mermaid” at McNary High School, a 1990s rock cover band performance and a community walk...

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Jan 23, 2025 12:17AM
Jan 23, 2025 12:17AM

Salem Health leader says Oregon needs to pay hospitals more for labor, delivery

Salem Health CEO Cheryl Wolfe said in a Wednesday press conference with The Hospital Association of Oregon that the provider spent $66 million more in the la...

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Jan 22, 2025 11:17PM
Jan 22, 2025 11:17PM

Cherriots bus strikes, kills pedestrian in downtown Salem

A Cherriots bus hit a pedestrian early Wednesday afternoon outside the Chemeketa Center for Business and Industry. Police confirmed that the crash killed the pedestrian. The post Cherriots bus strikes, kills pedestrian in downtown Salem appeared first on Salem Reporter. ...

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Jan 22, 2025 10:32PM
Jan 22, 2025 10:32PM

Council considers new aircraft landing, parking fees to help balance airport budget  

Salem city councilors will vote Monday on advancing new airport fees that would generate an anticipated $50,000 to $100,000 annually. The extra revenue would...

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Jan 24, 2025 09:43PM
Jan 24, 2025 09:43PM

Salem to consider charging Salem Hospital more for medical waste disposal

The closure of the Brooks garbage incinerator has caused trash rates to go up throughout Marion County. On Monday, the Salem City Council will consider nearl...

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Jan 24, 2025 05:49PM
Jan 24, 2025 05:49PM

Bill would pause new PERS investments in private fossil fuel funds for five years

Two Democratic state senators and the advocacy group Divest Oregon are backing a bill to curb fossil fuel investments in the state’s public pension system....

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Jan 24, 2025 04:43PM
Jan 24, 2025 04:43PM

OSP identifies man shot, killed by Salem police at apartments near Keizer border

The Oregon State Police said Salem police officers Chad Galusha and John Diaz were involved in a shooting Wednesday morning that killed Shawn Baker, 42, but ...

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Jan 24, 2025 12:15AM
Jan 24, 2025 12:15AM

Dinged for lack of transparency, Oregon Department of Education debuts slightly better way to track school performance

A new state dashboard unveiled this week is supposed to make it easier for the public to assess how schools are performing, but still lacks key features that...

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Jan 24, 2025 12:00AM
Jan 24, 2025 12:00AM

After record fatal crashes in 2024, Salem police plan to focus on traffic safety

Following a record number of fatal crashes in 2024, the Salem Police Department will focus on enforcing traffic safety and educating the public for the next ...

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Jan 23, 2025 11:09PM
Jan 23, 2025 11:09PM

Federal pause on refugee admissions leaves some in Salem area waiting to see relatives

Three dozen refugees who had plane tickets booked to travel to Salem in early February will no longer be able to enter the U.S. after President Donald Trump ...

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Jan 23, 2025 10:47PM
Jan 23, 2025 10:47PM

Salem group fights political polarization by bridging divides

Salem's new chapter of Braver Angels, co-led by a progressive and conservative chair, will hold its first meeting Friday, Jan. 24, at IKE Box. The post Salem...

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Jan 23, 2025 06:15PM
Jan 23, 2025 06:15PM
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Awarded for: Other Regions are giving property tax dollars back from schools....

Silver Medal

Awarded for: Other Regions are giving property tax dollars back from schools....

Albany, OR News

COLD CASE: The murder of Judy Carlson in 1980 in Malheur County remains unsolved

More than 40 years ago, a young woman was found dead in a gravel pit near Vale. A retiring detective at the Malheur County Sheriff's Office dug into the cold...

By salemreporter
0.0 Ratings
Jan 25, 2025 04:00PM
Jan 25, 2025 04:00PM

A look inside Salem’s newest shelter for homeless families

The ARCHES Nest, a new family shelter for dozens of homeless children, teens and their families, held an opening celebration on Jan. 24. The post A look ins...

By salemreporter
0.0 Ratings
Jan 24, 2025 11:50PM
Jan 24, 2025 11:50PM

Oregon ethics commission faults Rep. Greg Smith for not naming clients

Rep. Greg Smith has several high-paying contracts with groups that have business before the Legislature. The post Oregon ethics commission faults Rep. Greg S...

By salemreporter
0.0 Ratings
Jan 24, 2025 10:28PM
Jan 24, 2025 10:28PM

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Council considers new aircraft landing, parking fees to help balance airport budget  

Salem city councilors will vote Monday on advancing new airport fees that would generate an anticipated $50,000 to $100,000 annually. The extra revenue would...

By salemreporter
0.0 Ratings
Jan 24, 2025 09:43PM
Jan 24, 2025 09:43PM

Salem to consider charging Salem Hospital more for medical waste disposal

The closure of the Brooks garbage incinerator has caused trash rates to go up throughout Marion County. On Monday, the Salem City Council will consider nearl...

By salemreporter
0.0 Ratings
Jan 24, 2025 05:49PM
Jan 24, 2025 05:49PM