Hundreds gathered for MLK Day peace march in north Salem

Published   Jan 21, 2025 01:58AM
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. Martin Luther King Jr. and called for an end to violence in the city. 
The post Hundreds gathered for MLK Day peace march in north Salem appeared first on Salem Reporter.
... Read more

Man charged with killing Salem pedestrian in hit-and-run whi

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 Coulson for several blocks on Northeast Lancaster Drive before fleeing.
The post Man c ... Read more

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 to May in 2025 appeared first on Salem Reporter.
... Read more

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 and federal benefits. He's available to answer your questions.
The post COLUMN: What t ... Read more

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

Published   Jan 20, 2025 04:58PM
Lawmakers and advocates express mixed reactions to a state labor policy, which Oregon's labor commissioner says is critical to reduce backlogs that leave workers without pay for months.
The post Oregon labor bureau prioritizes wage claims of lower-paid workers, stage set for big budget ask appeared first on Salem Reporter.
... Read more

Police investigating suspected arson at Salem Tesla dealersh

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 investigating the case as arson.
The post Police investigating suspected arson at Salem T ... Read more

Salem Fire vehicle struck in crash Monday morning, no injuri

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 of Northeast Portland Road and Northeast Hyacinth Street.
The post Salem Fire vehicle ... Read more

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 celebrates MLK’s legacy with peace walk appeared first on Salem Reporter.
... Read more