Marion County officials pushed to shut down homeless camping in Wallace Marine Park by spooling out graphic accounts of crime. They cited an unknown witness to claim murder victims were buried in the park. A Salem Reporter investigation established the county can’t back up that claim.
The lawsuit stemmed from five administrative immigration subpoenas U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement sent to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office in August 2025.
The Marion County Health Department confirmed two additional cases of measles on Friday, bringing the county total to six since June. 2 minute read time.
Michelle Vlach-Ing, a criminal defense attorney, parenting time coordinator and pro tem judge for the city of Salem, is ahead in the four-person race to fill the seat left by retiring Marion County Circuit Court Judge Donald Abar.
The Marion County Substance Use Prevention Coalition is holding a prescription drug take back day, Saturday, April 20 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Dayspring Fellowship Church located at 1755 Lockhaven Dr. NE.
This year Keizer and Marion County families can find a way to have presents under the tree while saving money and reducing environmental impact.
The City of Keizer, Marion County and Marion County Master Recyclers are hosting the first annual Toy Swap, where families can trade in lightly used toys and games.