Derailed train blocks NE Cherry Ave railroad crossing
Northeast Cherry Avenue will be closed for an extended period following a train derailment. Nobody was injured and there's no known hazardous waste spilled, Salem police said.
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Hundreds gather in Salem on MLK Day to protest ICE, support immigrants
In the plaza across from the state Capitol, speakers talked about Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and the importance of seeking change through nonviolent and continued action.
Keizer, Salem groups plan No Kings protest on Saturday
Keizer residents plan to stage a local No Kings protest on Saturday, Oct. 18, at River and Chemawa Roads. National organizers say more than 2,500 such demonstrations are expected across the country.
Salem draws protesters for demonstration opposing Trump, Musk actions
Streets near the Capitol were lined with protesters Saturday, April 5, in an orchestrated nationwide demonstration against President Donald Trump and businessman Elon Musk. Similar "Hands Off" demonstrations took place in cities across Oregon and the country.
Federal budget cuts to prevent CASA of Marion County from serving dozens of foster kids
CASA of Marion County, while facing an "urgent" need for volunteers, is among programs losing funds due to cuts in Congress.
Salem city council passes alternative Gaza ceasefire resolution following hours of public testimony
The Salem City Council on Tuesday passed a resolution on the crisis in Gaza, calling for an immediate and permanent ceasefire, the release of Israeli hostages and the end of U.S. aid directed to Israel or the Israel Defense Force until there is a ceasefire.
Salem City Council to consider Gaza ceasefire resolution Tuesday
The Salem City Council will consider a resolution Tuesday calling for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, while condemning both the Hamas attacks against Israel on October 7 and what it called genocide by the Israeli government.
Willamette students end occupation over arms investments, plan to resume in fall
A group of students occupying Willamette University’s library to demand the college divest from the arms industry — which they said is profiting from genocide in Gaza — have left campus buildings after five days.
Willamette students occupy campus center, seeking divestment from arms industry
A group of Willamette University students are occupying the Putnam University Center on campus, demanding the university divest from the U.S. arms industry which they said is profiting from genocide in Gaza.