On Friday, June 5, dozens of Roberts High School graduates graduated in an outdoor ceremony. Roberts is the Salem-Keizer School District’s alternative high school, which has programs for teen parents and others in need of support.

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The Salem Police Department arrested a West Salem High School student Thursday afternoon based on information from the FBI that the 16-year-old had been researching school shootings and had access to materials to manufacture firearms. The reported threat did not include specific plans to carry out a shooting, and there was no threat made to…

Bridgeway Community Health officially opened Salem’s first center for people to have a safe place to sober up from drug and alcohol intoxication and connect to longer-term substance use treatment through the organization’s detox program or other services.

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The city of Salem said in a release Friday that Salem City Attorney Dan Atchison and City Recorder Amy Johnson are looking at information that alleges Betsy Vega, the likely winner in the Salem City Council Ward 6 race, is not a qualified candidate. To comment on this story, use the form at the end…

Reporter Madeleine Moore reflects on her recent article on the new team responding to behavioral health crises around Salem, diving into her experiences with the team across two ride-alongs.

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Elvis Muthee, 18, a senior at West Salem High School, decided at a young age that he had to do something great with his life. While it wasn’t easy to get to where he is today, graduating high school is just the first step into the life he envisions for himself. To comment on this…

Need a costume? On the hunt for one-of-a-kind artifacts? The Pentacle Theatre is holding a five-hour rummage sale on Saturday, June 6 – with items priced to sell.

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A record-breaking baseball player and graduating senior from South Salem High School is headed off to Los Angeles in the fall after marking his four years with leadership on and off the field.

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This month, galleries and museums in Salem will be sharing art and history from the Pacific Islands, pottery from the 1950s and miniature paintings from local artists.

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The new El Torito Supermarket coming downtown will fulfill residents’ long-time hope for a grocery store in the city’s core. Until it opens, an expert in food security said the area’s lack of nearby access to affordable groceries makes downtown a “food desert.” To comment on this story, use the form at the end of…

After Providence closes its insurance programs, around 100,000 people in Marion and Polk counties will have to land a new health insurance by next year to keep paying in-network prices at their local doctor’s office.

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Kiara Bailey made the most of her time in the Roberts High School Teen Parent Program. As student council president, she broke through social divisions and helped her peers get involved in volunteer work.

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The Oregon State Fair has announced its complete concert lineup for this summer, featuring iconic punk, rap, rock and country artists. Tickets for reserved seats are on sale now.

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Deputies with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office responded to a crash on Southeast Lancaster Drive on Tuesday night that killed a 14-year-old pedestrian.

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Abbey McDonald’s investigative series on the death of an unsheltered woman in Salem won first place in the 2025 Northwest Excellence in Journalism competition. It is one of the most competitive regional Society of Professional Journalists regional contests in the nation. Reporter Hailey Cook placed second in a photo category for her photos at a…

A progressive political consultant alleged that Betsy Vega, the likely winner in a Salem City Council race, misled city and county officials into certifying her as a candidate. The path to resolve the matter remains unclear as city, county and state officials consider the allegations and determine next steps. To comment on this story, use…

Vanessa Duarte Ignacio is graduating from the cosmetology program at the Career Technical Education Center with plans to open her own salon while working as a sheriff’s deputy. While learning how to give facials and dye hair, she also worked to bring students from different programs together. To comment on this story, use the form…

At the second meeting of Gov. Kotek’s Transportation Vision Workgroup, members spent hours discussing how to change public perception of the state transportation agency.

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Events in Salem this week include the Oregon Humane Society’s Doggie Dash fundraiser, the First Friday Art Walk through downtown and a special 90-minute tour of Bush House Museum.

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It has been one year since 12 people were injured in a mass stabbing at Salem’s Union Gospel Mission. After changes to security and city policy, the emotional toll remains the biggest challenge for shelter staff and guests.

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