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Hit and Run Driver Arraigned for Killing 16-Year Old

Deputies identified 26-year old Armando Rodarte Jr. of Salem as the driver of the Honda Civic.

(SALEM, Ore.) - There was evidence that a victim had sustained serious injuries and likely did not survive the collision. However, the victim was missing from the scene, as well as the offending vehicle.

Over an hour later, a caller reported a red Honda Civic with a deceased person inside several miles away near Wheatland Road NE.

Video Highlights Salem PD`s Ineffective Approach To Ongoing TCAPP Rioting

Witnesses say Salem PD did not intervene until after extensive violence by Proud Boys had erupted.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Last Tuesday yet another riot broke out on Wolverine Avenue at the unpermitted ‘Church at Planned Parenthood’ (TCAPP) event in Salem, Oregon, marking the second month in a row where violence reached a riot-declaration level.

Several heavily armed Proud Boys and members of the ‘Sons of Liberty’ were working ‘security' for the unpermitted event when they deployed chemical irritants at counter-protesters...

Salem`s Blue-Green Algae Fears Put to Rest by City

After last summer's outbreak of blue-green algae, Salemites are worried.

(SALEM, Ore.) - "Earlier this afternoon, some social media sites were falsely stating the City of Salem has drinking water test results it is not releasing that shows cyanotoxins in the drinking water and that the water is unsafe. This is false.

"The treatment systems are working and the water leaving the water treatment facility is clean and safe to drink."

UPDATE: Salem SWAT Deployed for Barricaded Burglary Suspect

Salem Police are on scene at this time. Citizens are asked to keep their distance.

(SALEM, Ore.) - UPDATE:
At approximately 1:20 p.m. Kenneth Ketchem was taken into custody by Salem SWAT. He is currently being treated for injuries.

The Salem Fire Department is on scene fighting a fire set by Ketchem while he was barricaded inside the residence. Numerous charges are forthcoming. No other people were injured in the incident.

Oregon State Capitol State Park Fountain to Remain Off

Kids will have to do without the fountain fun for now.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Wall of Water fountain bordering Court Street across from the main capitol entrance will remain off due to the ongoing drinking water advisory set by city and state officials.

The fountain usually operates between Memorial Day and Labor Day when the forecast temperature is above 80 degrees.

Oregon`s Capitol City Issues Another Toxic Water Advisory

As was true last week, the school district will not make bottled water available to kids in school ages 6-18.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The water "advisory" is back on for Salem and areas around Salem.

Results from water quality samples received Wednesday morning (June 6, 2018) indicate that cyanotoxins are present in the City of Salem’s water distribution system at levels that exceed Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidelines for children and vulnerable populations.

Erratic Motorhome Leads to Officer Involved Shooting

Shots were fired but no one sustained gunshot injuries.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Four Salem Police Officers were involved in a line-of-duty shooting following a dangerous incident in which a motorhome struck two police patrol vehicles.

The driver, 61-year old Roy Victor Devoursney of Salem, exited the vehicle and refused to comply with officers' commands, resulting in the deployment of a taser and then officers took him into custody.

The Witch City is the Perfect Place to be this Halloween

Salem is a great destination at Halloween and all year-round!

(SALEM, Ore.) - SALEM... The very word conjures up decidedly spooky, haunting images perfect for October.

This is a very witchy town indeed, with a flying witch on the police cars, banks with spooky names, and stores that sell all kinds of magical things. Not to mention restaurants that specifically play on the city’s spookily storied history!

Beatles and Stones Show Settles an Old Score in Salem

Abbey Road and Satisfaction tribute bands face off at the Elsinore Theatre

(SALEM, Ore.) - No doubt the 60s are long gone – but the mods and the rockers are it again in November.

Beatles vs. Stones – A Musical Showdown will pit Rolling Stones tribute band Satisfaction against rival Brit boys Abbey Road in an all-out musical showdown for rock dominance on November 4 at the Elsinore Theatre.

Four-Alarm Grass Fire Closes Roadways in SE Salem

The fire appears to be under control at this time.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Salem Fire Department along with units from the cities of Sublimity, Turner, Keizer and Marion County are battling a four alarm grass fire near Corban University.

The grass fire, which sparked in a field, led crews to close Deer Park Road between Aumsville Highway and Turner Road and Turner Road SE south of Kuebler Boulevard SE.