Man Charged with Murder Related to Shooting in Salem
On February 13, 2020, an Indictment was filed in Marion County Circuit Court charging Martin Steven Kirk-Varela, 26, with Murder […]
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80-Year-Old Oregon Man Swindled Out of $200,000 in Elaborate Romance Scam
Valentine’s Day is almost here, love is in the air, and the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation warns, don’t get […]
New Study: Oregon Ranks No. 1 For Most Sex Offenders
There are 749.06 sex offenders per 100,000 people in Oregon through 2019. The national average is 230.92 per 100,000. Despite […]
Salem Exceeds Tree Canopy Goal
If it seems a little leafier this coming spring, you’re not imagining it. Salem’s tree canopy has increased to 24 […]
Burglary Suspects Arrested and 6 IED’s Found During Search
On 2/5/2020 at approximately 1030 hours, Polk County Deputies were investigating several burglaries and thefts which had occurred in southern […]
Department of Revenue Plans 13-City Education Tour on Corporate Activity Tax
Salem, OR—The Oregon Department of Revenue (DOR) will host a series of meetings across the state in March to provide […]
Congressman Schrader Schedules Town Hall on Feb. 18th in Salem
Congressman Kurt Schrader has scheduled a Marion County Town Hall on Tuesday, February 18th from 6 – 7 pm. It […]
Get Immunizations Updated Before School Exclusion Day on Feb. 19
Parents must provide schools and child care facilities with kids’ vaccine records Portland, Ore. – Feb. 19 is School Exclusion […]
Salem Police Seat Belt Safety Campaign Underway
Salem Police Officers is participating in three statewide traffic enforcement and safety campaigns starting today, February 3 through February 16, […]
Fatal Crash on Interstate 5 – Marion County
On Saturday, February 1, 2020 at approximately 8:00 A.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two […]