Tag: Salem

Salem to add speed cameras at 2 high-volume intersections. Here’s where

Salem is expanding its speed camera program to include two high-volume intersections starting Monday. Salem Police officials said the changes are being made due to safety. With 14 traffic fatalities so far in 2024, Salem has already surpassed the number of deaths in all of 2023 and is on track for a record-breaking year. “Our […]

Salem man faces up to six years in baby’s drug overdose death

Jun. 25—A Salem man faces up to six year in prison after pleading guilty this week to charges related to the drug overdose death of his one-year-old daughter in 2022. The plea agreement reached in the case of 39-year-old Travis J. Schubel on Monday was just one of several cases related to fentanyl use that […]

Intersection at McGilchrist and 22nd street in Salem set to reopen

The intersection at McGilchrist and 22nd Street is set to reopen July 1, marking a major milestone in the multi-million dollar infrastructure project. City officials said the updated intersection will provide better connections along 22nd Street from Mission Street SE to Madrona Street SE but warned the project is not yet finished. A new closure […]

Salem resident, UO grad inspired about solving city’s problems

This is part of a weekly series introducing readers to individuals who are passionate about our Mid-Valley community. Throughout the school year, University of Oregon students in more than 20 courses set their focus on a singular goal — solving problems in Salem. Students and faculty in the Sustainable City Year Program visited and studied […]

What’s that planned on Hazelgreen Road in northeast Salem?

Location: 4650 Hazelgreen Road NE Description: A 405-unit multi-family apartment complex is planned on Hazelgreen Road between Portland Road and Cordon Road in northeast Salem. The 33-building project will be built on a 15.6-acre plot of vacant land. A land use application and site plan review for the project was approved by the city planning […]

Bear spotted in southeast Salem, another bear removed from Madras

Kristi Hart’s housemates happened to be looking out the window of their home Tuesday afternoon when they spotted a bear walking through their property. Hart and four others live in southeast Salem, near Kuebler Boulevard and Interstate 5. It’s the same area another person on the social media website Nextdoor reported a bear wandering the […]

14 traffic deaths in 2024 puts Salem on path for record-breaking year

Lois Randall died May 22 crossing a busy stretch of Liberty Street in north Salem in her motorized chair, becoming the 14th traffic fatality in Salem in 2024. The 70-year-old’s death also marked the point the city surpassed the number of traffic fatalities for the entirety of 2023. With six more months to go, 2024 […]

F-15 Eagle fighter jets to fly over Salem and Mt. Angel on Memorial Day

The 142nd Wing from Portland Air National Guard Base will conduct flyovers for Memorial Day ceremonies Monday at locations throughout northwest Oregon and southwest Washington, including Salem and Mt. Angel. All passes by the F-15 Eagle fighter jets will be approximately 1,000 feet above ground level and about 400 mph airspeed. Flights could be canceled […]

Salem City Council to consider buying land for southeast Salem park

Salem City Council is set to consider buying 2 acres in southeast Salem to turn into a neighborhood park. The council will vote Tuesday on whether to authorize the city manager to execute a purchase and sale agreement with 49th AVE SE for the acquisition of property located at 1325 49th Ave. SE. The $650,000 for […]