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Services for Kenneth R. Coffelt will be on Friday, January 31st at 10:30 Rosary with a 11:00 Funeral Mass at Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Salem.

Trial begins for driver charged in I-5 crash that killed 7 farmworkers. Highway 22 westbound lanes reopen after crash near Salem. Marion, Linn, Lane counties get air quality advisory

2025年1月22日 · Salem City Council moved forward with sending a property tax levy that would fund the library, parks and Center 50+ to voters in May.. Council discussed the levy during the …

2 天之前 · Food insecurity in Oregon. The Oregon Food Bank saw a 31% increase — 2.5 million people — seeking food assistance throughout their network in 2024 compared to the previous …

2025年1月3日 · A federal judge on Thursday officially dismissed the negligent homicide charge against a Drug Enforcement Administration agent in the killing of a Salem cyclist in 2023.

2024年12月11日 · Salem is facing a $17.7 million budget shortfall in the next fiscal year. With key services like fire, police, parks and the library facing cuts, the Statesman Journal sat down with …

2024年12月24日 · (This story was updated with new information) An audit of Salem's leadership team found several key inefficiencies, including a critical lack of communication, overworked …

2024年12月30日 · Salem Police conducted 3,448 traffic stops and 231 pedestrian stops during the period covered by the report. Salem Police made pedestrian stops at a higher rate than …

2024年11月13日 · A new report on the Community Violence Reduction Initiative identified key concerns of Salem residents and recommended community-driven strategies for improving …