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Suspect in July shooting incident arrested
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: October 3, 2024Suspect in July shooting incident arrestedSalem, Ore. — Salem Police officers today arrested the suspects involved in a July shooting incident in northeast Salem.On July 9, 2024, Salem Police patrol officers responded to a report of an injured man in the 2000 block of Lancaster DR NE. Officers located a man with multiple gunshot wounds and provided medical aid to him before paramedics arrived.The victim, 32-year-old Allen Michael Harmon
Local Non-Profits and For-Profits Invited to Apply for Funds
City of Salem Federal Funding Pre-Application Opens Oct. 18, 2024Salem, Ore. – Eligible non-profits and for-profits serving Salem residents are invited to submit proposals for City of Salem Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and HOME Investment Partnership funding. Applicable funds are for the 2025 Program Year, beginning July 1, 2025.Funding priorities are based on the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and include: Supporting efforts to end homelessness, expand affordable housing, provide supp
Help Us Name Salem's New All-Electric Street Sweeper! (Photo)
Help us with a name by entering your name suggestion here. Contest open until October 11, 2024.The eSwingo 200+ EV Sweeper is a fully electric compact sweeper capable of picking up leaves and debris in narrow spaces like park trails, bike paths, and narrow alleys.This project has been made possible by DEQ’s Oregon Clean Fuels Program via the PGE Drive Change Fund, established in 2019.Salem, Ore. —The City of Salem is excited to announce the arrival of our newest fully electric compact sweeper an
West Salem Schools Placed on Lockdown
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: September 27, 2024 CONTACT: Salem Police Communications Office | [email protected] West Salem Schools Placed on Lockdown Salem, Ore. — Earlier this afternoon the school district and police received unconfirmed reports that a student with a firearm may be near but outside of West Salem High School. Salem Keizer School District engaged their safety and security systems and worked with Salem Police responding pe
Traffic Alert: Liberty Street SE Construction Will Close Two Northbound Lanes Starting September 29 (Photo)
Salem, Ore. — Beginning September 29, 2024, two northbound lanes on Liberty Street SE between Oak Street SE and Trade Street SE will close. This closure is required for repairs and improvements connecting the bridge over Pringle Creek with Liberty Street SE.The project is expected to last four weeks and involve a combination of daytime and nighttime work, weather permitting. This project, approved by voters as part of the 2022 Safety and Livability Bond, includes replacing non-compliant ADA curb
Celebre la herencia hispana local con ¡Viva Salem! Todos Unidos 28 de septiembre
Salem, Ore. – La Ciudad de Salem reunirá música en vivo, artistas, artistas y vendedores de comida y artesanías en una celebración de la herencia hispana, ¡Viva Salem! Todos Unidos, el sábado 28 de septiembre, de 12 a 6 p.m.Este evento tiene la intención de reunir a toda nuestra comunidad para celebrar uno de los bloques de construcción cultural más importantes de Salem. Salem se beneficia de nuestra gente ricamente diversa y sus contribuciones a nuestra comunidad. El evento es apto para persona
Celebrate Local Hispanic Heritage with ¡Viva Salem! Todos Unidos September 28
Join the event at Riverfront Park from 12 to 6 p.m.Event celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15-October 15Salem, Ore. – The City of Salem will bring together live music, performers, artists and vendors of food and crafts in a celebration of Hispanic heritage, ¡Viva Salem! Todos Unidos (All United), on Saturday, September 28, from 12 to 6 p.m.This event is intended to bring together our entire community to celebrate one of Salem’s important cultural building blocks. Salem benef
Traffic Alert: Overnight Paving to Impact Traffic on Commercial Street SE Starting September 22, 2024
Salem, Ore. — Drivers who use Commercial Street from Fabry Road SE to Interstate 5 may experience travel disrupted by paving activities over the next week. To minimize traffic disruptions, crews will be working during the overnight hours to complete this phase of the project starting September 22, 2024, through October 13, 2024. During the overnight hours, flaggers will be on-site to direct traffic. Drivers should anticipate delays and consider alternate routes, if possible.Location: Commercial
Block 45 South Waterfront Downtown Salem Redevelopment Opportunity (Photo)
City of Salem Seeking Development Partner for Premier SiteSalem, Ore. - The City of Salem is seeking a development partner for a premier site south of downtown Salem. The Block 45 lot is 1.1 acres and is located at the highly visible corner of Front Street SE, Trade Street SE and Commercial Street SE with views of downtown Salem, Pringle Creek, Riverfront Park and the Willamette River. The property is situated between the South Waterfront Urban Renewal Area and the Riverfront Downtown Urban Rene
Learn About Efforts to End Homelessness at a September 24 Town Hall
Submit questions in advance.Free bus rides are available to the event.Salem, Ore. – Join the Salem Human Rights Commission to hear community partners discuss efforts surrounding homelessness in a town hall Tuesday, September 24, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Loucks Auditorium, 585 Liberty Street SE. Presenters include representatives of:City of SalemSalem Housing AuthorityMarion CountyMid-Willamette Valley Community ActionChurch at the ParkQuestions are being accepted in advance of the meeting. Submit you
State Grant Will Help Enhance Riverfront Park's New Playground (Photo)
Playground replacement is scheduled to begin in 2026Project aligns with City commitment to creating inclusive and accessible recreational spacesSalem, Ore. – As Salem prepares to replace the 26-year-old playground at Riverfront Park, making sure people of all ages and abilities can safely enjoy it is a primary concern. A $770,000 grant from the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department will help make that happen.The state approved the 2024 Local Government Grant Program – Large Grant awards at the
Traffic Alert: Nighttime Construction Scheduled for Hilfiker Lane and Commercial Street Project
Salem, Ore. — Drivers who use Hilfiker Lane SE near Commercial Street may experience travel disrupted by paving activities over the next week. To minimize traffic disruptions, crews will be working during the overnight hours to complete this phase of the project starting September 19, 2024, through September 30, 2024. During the overnight hours, flaggers will be on-site to direct traffic. Drivers should anticipate delays and consider alternate routes, if possible.Location: Hilfiker Lane SE at Co
Salem Fire Department Mourns the Loss of Retired Captain Larry Dean, Honoring His Legacy of Service and Dedication
Salem, Ore. — It is with deep sadness that Salem Fire Chief Mike Niblock and the Salem Fire Department announce the line-of-duty death of retired Captain Larry Dean on September 13, 2024, due to occupational cancer. Captain Dean served the Salem Fire Department for over three decades, leaving a legacy of commitment, leadership, and service to the City of Salem.Captain Dean served the Salem Fire Department from July 1987 to December 2018, fulfilling nearly every role within the department. His ex
Detectives arrest another in connection with ongoing mail theft investigation, recovering mail belonging to hundreds of people.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: September 17, 2024CONTACT: Salem Police Communications Office | [email protected] Detectives arrest another in connection with ongoing mail theft investigation,recovering mail belonging to hundreds of people.Salem, Ore. — Investigators arrested a 31-year-old Salem woman yesterday, September 16th, while serving a warrant at an apartment in the 3700 block of Orchard Heights Rd NW in West Salem.Members of the Salem Police Criminal Investigatio
Two killed in vehicle crash on Cordon Rd SE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: September 16, 2024 CONTACT: Salem Police Communications Office | [email protected] Two killed in vehicle crash on Cordon Rd SE Salem, Ore. — The 1100 block of Cordon Rd SE was closed for approximately four hours today, Monday September 16, for a head on collision involving two pick-up trucks. At approximately 10:09 a.m., Salem Police officers and emergency personnel responded to the crash on Cordon Rd SE. This sec
Salem Cultural, Atracciones Históricas y Subvenciones para Eventos Disponibles
Si necesita ayuda para comprender esta información, por favor llame (503) 588-6207 x 1 Irma Dowd.Salem, Ore. — La ciudad de Salem está aceptando propuestas de subvención de organizaciones que quieren brindar eventos históricos, culturales, y turísticos-eventos relacionados en Salem.Los premios de becas de hasta $2,000 están disponibles para eventos pequeños y hasta $10,000 para grandes eventos organizados por organizaciones sin fines de lucro 501(c) que figuran en el Servicio de Impuestos Intern
Grants Available for Salem Events and Cultural and Historic Attractions
Attendance at one of two pre-application meetings is required to apply.Salem, Ore. — The City of Salem is accepting grant proposals from organizations that want to host historic, cultural, and tourism-related events in Salem. Grant awards of up to $10,000 are available for large events hosted by nonprofit 501(c) organizations listed with the Internal Revenue Service. Smaller events hosted by non-501(c) organization are eligible for up to $2,000 grants. All events must take place within Salem cit
Suspected kidnapper shot and injured by police
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: September 13, 2024 CONTACT: Salem Police Communications Office | [email protected] Suspected kidnapper shot and injured by police Salem, Ore. — A suspect was injured early Friday morning after being shot by Salem Police officers. At approximately 4:30 a.m., September 13, Salem Police officers responded to the call of a woman reporting she was being kidnapped. Officers located the suspect vehicle with the woman insi
Clackamas County man arrested for September 2023 deadly crash (Photo)
On September 9, 2023, at approximately 5:40 PM, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office responded to a motor vehicle crash at the intersection of McKay Road NE and Case Road NE near St. Paul. The crash involved a Buick sedan and a refrigerated commercial box truck. The initial investigation showed the Buick was traveling eastbound on McKay Road NE and the box truck was traveling westbound when the box truck left its lane and the two vehicles collided. The driver of the Buick, Lisa Rohrer-Boylan of
Sex Offender Notification (Photo)
Marion County Sheriff’s Office is releasing the following information pursuant to ORS163A.215, which authorizes Community Corrections to inform the public when the release of information will enhance public safety and protection.The individual who appears on this notification has been convicted of a sex offense that requires registration with the Oregon State Police. Additionally, this person’s criminal history places them in a classification level which reflects the potential to re-offend. Th