Salem

In three Oregon cities — Salem, Eugene, and Portland — a handshake still counts. The cities were named Oregon’s most trustworthy in a national survey of small business owners who were asked to identify the cities with the best and worst…

SALEM, Ore. — A 40-year-old Salem resident was found by police in a bar on Monday night after allegedly being involved in a domestic violence incident in which he threatened his victim with a knife and a firearm. The Police…

A residential burglary in West Salem on Thursday, during which an estimated $40,000 jewelry was stolen, has led to the arrest of seven people allegedly involved in a Eugene-based burglary crime syndicate. Woman Found Two Burglars…

SALEM, Ore. — The Fruitland Elementary School in NE Salem was placed under lockdown yesterday afternoon when a woman, armed with a handgun, took up position across the road from the school. After spotting 53-year-old Janet Ogren across…

SALEM, Ore. — The Salem Police Department has confirmed that the suspect wanted for vandalizing vehicles at the Mercedes & Acura on September 11 and the BMW dealership a few days later has been arrested, but is sought for similar…

SALEM, Ore. — Salem police officers were involved in a shooting incident on Saturday afternoon after responding to a report of a burglary near the 4300 block of 25th Avenue NE. According to a police news release, a subject fired shots at…

SALEM, Ore. — Salem Police officers had a busy night on Tuesday, after two fatal shooting incidents were reported within an hour of each other. Both victims had multiple gunshot wounds. Two Salem Fatal Shootings In One Night…

A 53-year-old career criminal and resident of Salem, found in possession of 1,000 kilograms of marijuana, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison. He must also forfeit $2 million in assets, the U.S. Attorney’s Oregon District Office…

A 51-year-old Salem woman who stole $101,000 Social Security benefits from her dead mother’s bank account did so to pay her bills, an Oregon U.S. District Judge was told yesterday. Judge Adrienne Nelson sentenced Donna J. Royston to…

SALEM, Ore. — Responding to a report from Union Pacific personnel who called to report a collision with a person on the railroad tracks in the area of McGilchrist ST and Pringle RD SE, Salem, at approximately 11:00 a.m. yesterday, the Salem…