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

Published   Jan 25, 2025 04:00PM
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 case, hoping to finally bring the killer to justice.
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Salem group fights political polarization by bridging divide

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.
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Salem to consider charging Salem Hospital more for medical w

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 nearly tripling the rates for medical waste disposal.
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OSP identifies man shot, killed by Salem police at apartment

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 did not specify who shot him.
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City reports 19 million gallons of sewage spilled after West Salem pipes failed 

Published   Jan 23, 2025 04:00PM
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 December. Discharge data indicates West Salem residents heeded city directives to reduce water usage, city officials said.
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Raymond Parenteau built a fortune from one of the fastest-gr

A Rogue River nonprofit is at the center of a racketeering case over its care for people with developmental disabilities.
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Council considers new aircraft landing, parking fees to help

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 help balance the airport’s budgetary shortfall which grew after Avelo Airlines brought com ... Read more

Police identify Salem man struck, killed by Cherriots bus do

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 crosswalk at the intersection of Northeast Union and High Street.
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