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Salem Police Pursuit Ends in Crash (VIDEO)

The suspect and others were transported from the scene of the crash.

(SALEM) - Shortly before 1:00 a,m, on 3-29-14 a Salem Police officer attempted to stop a silver sedan on Coral Ave NE when the driver reportedly failed to yield and turned west on Sunnyview Road, when the vehicle reached the intersection at Hawthorne, it collided with a white SUV.

A young male fled the suspect vehicle west then south into a nearby mobile home park, Police on scene started a dog track and ultimately found the suspect hiding in an apartment just one block south of the crash scene.

Have You Seen Me? Salem Woman Missing

UPDATE: April Kondash has been located, and is safe.

(SALEM) - 42-year old April Harden Kondash has been listed as a Missing Person in Salem, Oregon. She left a message on facebook that lead family and friends to believe she is depressed and may be at risk.

This is very out of the ordinary, and concern is increasing.

She may be driving a white 4-door 2000 Pontiac Sunfire license XBG 787, with the center of the hubcaps missing. She has a bumper sticker in the back window that says, "Well behaved women rarely make history".

April is a merchandiser for Coremark and a doll ("Salem Blondie") for the Modified Dolls Oregon Chapter.

Please share this information and let authorities know if you see April Harden or the vehicle.

Salem Police Conduct Sweep to Enhance Victim Safety

Officers and deputies made unannounced visits to locations where court release agreements restricted the presence of specific domestic violence offenders.

(SALEM) - The Salem Police Domestic Violence Response Team (DVRT) teamed up with deputies from the Marion County Sheriff's Office Parole and Probation Division on the evening of March 21 to conduct a domestic violence offender compliance and victim safety sweep.

Eight Salem police officers and a Salem Police domestic violence victim advocate partnered with nine Marion County deputies to conduct the release agreement compliance sweep of known domestic violence offenders.

Caregiver Confessions...Conundrum Uncovered

I'm told that my blood pressure is somewhat on the rise for the first time ever. My wife is rather confused on what she does want and need, and does not clearly convey needed information.

(SALEM) - One might assume that after serving 33 years as a Gerontologist that I would be fully prepared for taking on the tasks of being caregiver to my spouse. Well, guess again. Life is chock full of unpredictabilities, I have discovered.

There is no clear-cut day when it first began, but rather a zigzag pattern of seemingly innocent pitfalls she encountered. They reflected errors in judgment.

Paddlers -Remember to Carry Your Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Permit

The Marine Board sells both an annual and two-year Tyvek tags for paddle craft and can be purchased through the Marine Board’s office in Salem or online through the Marine Board’s new storefront

(SALEM OR) - "So far so good, but we’ve got a long way to go,” state officials say about the on-going efforts to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species and keeping new ones from entering the state.

Even key legislators such as Representative Caddy McKeown see the progress being made and see that more needs to be done to protect our waterways.

That’s why the Marine Board and Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) work in tandem to administer the statewide Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Prevention Program, where the Marine Board administers the financial aspects and ODFW implements statewide inspection stations.

Salem Puppy Sales Laws Should Remain Open

I personally have found excellent homes for several puppies on Salem city sidewalks legally and safely. I can assure you that these puppies were not abused or treated cruelly in any way.

(SALEM) - I am writing concerning an article that I recently read in the Statesman Journal newspaper on March 10th concerning the sale of puppies on the public right of way.

The first thing that concerns me is that a dozen emails received by city councilman Chuck Bennett can affect the lives of thousands of Salem residents in such a negative way.

BREAKING NEWS: Robbery at old Roth`s Supermarket in Keizer

The abandoned store has an active ATM in a small room on the front of the building.

(SALEM) - Keizer Police are on the scene of a reported robbery at the empty building that was Roth's Supermarket on the corner of River Road and Chemawa.

One of the two Brink's security team allegedly called police from the truck, and said the other partner was inside the "ATM room" with a person wearing a black mask. He was apparently encountered by the masked man and then entered the ATM room, where he or they remain at this time. There have been reports of a gun being involved, that has not been confirmed.

10 Days in a Madhouse: Movie Under Production in Salem

The film will benefit millions by showing one heroic woman's efforts to expose mental health abuse.

(SALEM) - The world needs inspiring heroes and we must collectively remember those who have graced this world with selfless, life-changing acts.

Nellie Bly is one of the most inspiring journalists in American history, a true heroine, and Director Tim Hines, who has worked on more than a hundred movies during his career, plans to introduce all of us to one of the grandest heroines

M. E. N. Helping Fathers Build Their Skills

National Fatherhood Initiative’s 24/7 Dad® Program Being Used to Connect Fathers to their Children

(SALEM) - M. E. N. (Men’s Enrichment Network) will be helping fathers acquire the skills they need to be involved in their children’s lives through National Fatherhood Initiative’s 24/7 Dad® program.

The first group of 7 dads will be going through a 12-session workshop that will give them the parenting, relationship, and communication skills they need to be involved, responsible, and committed fathers.

Art Auction, Talent Show to benefit the South Salem High School Gay Straight Alliance

All proceeds go the joint benefit of the South Salem High School Gay Straight Alliance Club and The Cascade Aids Project.

(SALEM) - The Art of Equality, a silent auction and talent showcase, will be held from 6-8 PM on Saturday, March 22, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, 700 Marion St NE Salem.

The initial hour of the event will consist of a social hour and silent art auction, where free refreshments will be served. The second is a talent showcase featuring many talented musicians.