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Two-vehicle collision leaves one deceased
12/06/2022 10:57 PM
Help Decorate the Library Mitten Tree
Help to decorate the Mitten Tree by bringing new or gently used mittens, hats, scarves, socks, and other warm fuzzy things to benefit children and families in need. The Mitten Tree is located in the Children's Corner on Floor 2.
12/03/2022 1:50 PM
Salem Works to Correct Technical Error in Ballot Measure
The City of Salem discovered Tuesday that a required sentence was missing from the ballot title describing the November 2022 Community Improvement Bond appearing in the Marion County voters pamphlet.
12/01/2022 1:15 PM
One injured in early morning shooting incident
12/01/2022 1:11 PM
Woman struck, killed by passenger train
11/23/2022 10:05 AM
Salem Reports on 2022 Council Priorities
11/16/2022 4:28 PM
Suspect in stabbing investigation arrested, found driving a stolen vehicle
11/15/2022 3:01 PM
Arrest made in social media threat against school campuses
11/15/2022 2:59 PM
Adult and juvenile arrested in Friday night carjacking
11/15/2022 2:57 PM
Fall Book Sale coming November 17-20
Readers of all ages will find something to love at the Friends of Salem Public Library Fall Book Sale, coming up from November 17-20 in Anderson Rooms A&B at Salem Public Library, 585 Liberty St. SE.
11/14/2022 10:12 PM
Salem Police and School District Response to Snapchat threats involving local schools
11/14/2022 9:45 AM
Exchange of gunfire with officer ends with two in custody
11/14/2022 9:29 AM
Salem Voters Approve $300 million Infrastructure Package
The bond will provide for investment in Salem’s future with funding for streets and sidewalks, parks, new fire engines and equipment, and purchase sites for two new branch libraries with affordable housing projects, and two fire stations.
11/09/2022 11:11 AM
Safe Streets Task Force detectives make arrest in Salem drug investigation
11/07/2022 4:57 PM
Traffic crash leaves occupant dead, driver arrested
11/04/2022 11:45 AM
Salem City Council Appoints Mayor Chris Hoy and New Ward 6 Councilor
11/03/2022 12:24 PM
Arrest made in Geer Park homicide
11/02/2022 5:15 PM
Suspect arrested in two separate incidents of gun violence
10/26/2022 1:35 PM
Teen arrested in connection with shooting that injured one
10/04/2022 5:40 PM
Día de Muertos Community Ofrenda Available October 1-November 2
Salem Public Library invites you to bring in items to be added to a community ofrenda during the month of October. A collection box will be available at the Greeter Desk inside the front doors of the library.
10/01/2022 12:35 PM
Late night shooting incident leaves one injured
09/30/2022 2:25 PM
Man posing as teen arrested on multiple sex offense charges
09/29/2022 1:10 PM
Detectives arrest two in neighborhood shooting incident
09/29/2022 10:02 AM
Traffic Team asks for public’s help locating hit-and-run driver
Involved-vehicle identified
09/28/2022 5:55 PM
Missing teen found deceased in waterway
09/27/2022 12:28 PM
Southeast Salem house fire determined to be arson
09/26/2022 4:22 PM
Traffic collision results in motorcyclist fatality
09/24/2022 10:52 AM
Two arrested in local tavern robbery
On September 4 at approximately 11:30 a.m., an employee of the Graveyard Bar, located in the 2400 block of State ST, reported being robbed at gunpoint by a man wearing a mask.
09/21/2022 6:29 PM
Suspect fleeing arrest injured - Update 3
09/20/2022 7:05 PM
UPDATE ON VITAE SPRINGS FIRE IN SOUTH SALEM: FIRE 100% CONTAINED
The Vitae Springs Fire remains 100% contained. Please remember to only call 911 if you see an active fire.
09/17/2022 12:00 PM
Salem Outreach and Livability Services Team Moves Forward
09/16/2022 3:05 PM
City of Salem Honoring Civil Rights Icon by Renaming Salem Parkway
Salem is renaming Salem Parkway in honor of the civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. beginning September 9
09/10/2022 10:00 AM
Salem Satisfaction Survey Returns for 2022
It's that time again!
09/07/2022 10:31 AM
Early morning traffic collision results in fatality
09/06/2022 5:22 PM
Death investigation determined non-criminal
09/06/2022 5:20 PM