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Hundreds gathered for MLK Day peace march in north Salem

The turnout was enormous for a Community Celebration and Peace March through the Grant neighborhood on Monday, where Salem residents honored the legacy of Dr...

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Man charged with killing Salem pedestrian in hit-and-run while intoxicated 

Sergio Reyes Aguilar was charged on Friday with manslaughter and other crimes related to a collision that killed Brian Coulson. Police say the driver dragged...

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Jan 17, 2025 11:42PM
Jan 17, 2025 11:42PM

Salem man accused of stealing Kiss memorabilia, jewelry and 80,000 baseball cards

A Salem man charged with stealing from four local businesses was arrested by police on Tuesday. The man, Johnathan D. Korrell, is accused of stealing jewelry...

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Jan 17, 2025 11:32PM
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Hundreds gathered for MLK Day peace march in north Salem

The turnout was enormous for a Community Celebration and Peace March through the Grant neighborhood on Monday, where Salem residents honored the legacy of Dr...

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Jan 21, 2025 01:58AM
Jan 21, 2025 01:58AM
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PHOTOS: Salem celebrates MLK’s legacy with peace walk

A crowd of several hundred people walked through north Salem's Grant neighborhood to promote peace on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The post PHOTOS: Salem cele...

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Jan 21, 2025 01:56AM
Jan 21, 2025 01:56AM

Despite frigid temperatures, local Republicans enthusiastic witnessing Trump’s inauguration  

Leaders of the Marion County Republicans were part of a retinue of Oregonians in Washington, D.C. for President Trump’s inauguration Monday. Mike Slagle, t...

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Jan 21, 2025 12:12AM
Jan 21, 2025 12:12AM

COLUMN: What to know about Medicare changes in 2025

Jim Sellers, former Oregon journalist and state agency employee, writes a regular column to help thousands in Salem deal with the confusing world of Medicare...

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Jan 17, 2025 08:00PM
Jan 17, 2025 08:00PM

Chemeketa employees hit by retirement plan data breach

Data for tens of thousands of Oregon educators was potentially exposed in a breach of a Tigard-based firm that manages retirement plan contributions for some...

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Jan 17, 2025 06:34PM
Jan 17, 2025 06:34PM

MLK Day march in north Salem aims to unite community, promote peace

Salem residents will gather on Monday in Salem’s Grant neighborhood for a community peace walk celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day and encouraging viole...

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Jan 17, 2025 05:45PM
Jan 17, 2025 05:45PM

Meet Oregon’s 19 new state legislators

Portland-area officials selected Mari Watanabe, who will be Oregon’s first Japanese American lawmaker, to fill a vacant seat in the state House. The post Meet Oregon’s 19 new state legislators appeared first on Salem Reporter. ...

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Jan 17, 2025 05:23PM
Jan 17, 2025 05:23PM

Police investigating suspected arson at Salem Tesla dealership

At around 3:45 a.m. Monday, Salem police and firefighters responded to a report of a vehicle fire at the Tesla dealership in south Salem. Salem police are in...

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Jan 20, 2025 10:29PM
Jan 20, 2025 10:29PM

McKay, North, Roberts add weapon detectors

Weapon screenings are expanding to about half of Salem's high schools this week, with West, Sprague and McNary to follow later this school year. The post McK...

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Jan 20, 2025 10:00PM
Jan 20, 2025 10:00PM

Salem Fire vehicle struck in crash Monday morning, no injuries reported

A Salem Fire Department battalion chief was headed to a 911 call in north Salem when a driver collided with his department-issued vehicle at the intersection...

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Jan 20, 2025 08:42PM
Jan 20, 2025 08:42PM

Wyden to oppose most Trump nominations, watch administration closely

U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden spoke Saturday in Salem, holding a town hall at Chemeketa Community College. Questions focused on his responses to President Donald Trump...

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Jan 20, 2025 08:39PM
Jan 20, 2025 08:39PM

Oregon labor bureau prioritizes wage claims of lower-paid workers, stage set for big budget ask

Lawmakers and advocates express mixed reactions to a state labor policy, which Oregon's labor commissioner says is critical to reduce backlogs that leave wor...

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Jan 20, 2025 04:58PM
Jan 20, 2025 04:58PM

KeizerFEST returns to May in 2025

After several years in August, hotter temperatures and scheduling conflicts prompted organizers to move back to a May KeizerFEST. The post KeizerFEST returns...

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Jan 19, 2025 06:00PM
Jan 19, 2025 06:00PM

PHOTOS: Hundreds march at Oregon Capitol ahead of Trump inauguration

Salem and Oregon residents joined the national People's March to protest the incoming Trump administration and affirm show for immigrants, abortion rights an...

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Jan 19, 2025 05:33AM
Jan 19, 2025 05:33AM

How Oregon health officials are preparing for change under Trump

Oregonians’ health care could face more change than most states under the new federal administration, and Dr. Sejal Hathi, director of the state health aut...

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Jan 18, 2025 04:00PM
Jan 18, 2025 04:00PM
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Hundreds gathered for MLK Day peace march in north Salem

The turnout was enormous for a Community Celebration and Peace March through the Grant neighborhood on Monday, where Salem residents honored the legacy of Dr...

By salemreporter
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Jan 21, 2025 01:58AM
Jan 21, 2025 01:58AM

PHOTOS: Salem celebrates MLK’s legacy with peace walk

A crowd of several hundred people walked through north Salem's Grant neighborhood to promote peace on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The post PHOTOS: Salem cele...

By salemreporter
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Jan 21, 2025 01:56AM
Jan 21, 2025 01:56AM

Despite frigid temperatures, local Republicans enthusiastic witnessing Trump’s inauguration  

Leaders of the Marion County Republicans were part of a retinue of Oregonians in Washington, D.C. for President Trump’s inauguration Monday. Mike Slagle, t...

By salemreporter
0.0 Ratings
Jan 21, 2025 12:12AM
Jan 21, 2025 12:12AM

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Police investigating suspected arson at Salem Tesla dealership

At around 3:45 a.m. Monday, Salem police and firefighters responded to a report of a vehicle fire at the Tesla dealership in south Salem. Salem police are in...

By salemreporter
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Jan 20, 2025 10:29PM
Jan 20, 2025 10:29PM

McKay, North, Roberts add weapon detectors

Weapon screenings are expanding to about half of Salem's high schools this week, with West, Sprague and McNary to follow later this school year. The post McK...

By salemreporter
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Jan 20, 2025 10:00PM
Jan 20, 2025 10:00PM