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Salem Reporter @salemreporter.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Here is Salem Reporter’s monthly feature with the latest developments in recent criminal investigations and prosecutions.https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/10/02/updates-on-ugm-stabbing-west-salem-arson-cases/

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Salem Reporter @salemreporter.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The three-year-long bankruptcy case ended with the trustee selling $359,781 of Dan Farrington’s assets to pay creditors last May. More than $2.1 million of debt was discharged.https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/10/02/republican-candidate-for-hd-17-declared-bankruptcy-owed-millions-in-2023/

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Salem Reporter @salemreporter.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The growth in positions was uneven, as classified staff grew nearly 70% while the number of teachers grew just 9%, a Salem Reporter investigation found.https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/10/02/salem-keizer-schools-have-over-1000-more-staff-than-in-2006-they-also-has-fewer-students/

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Salem Reporter @salemreporter.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The Keizer Community Food Bank is asking for cash donations to support a project expanding its storage capacity as need increases.https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/10/01/keizer-food-bank-seeking-155000-in-donations-for-improvements-amid-rising-need/

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Salem Reporter @salemreporter.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

A Tuesday afternoon fire at Capital Mall Apartments was largely contained to one apartment. Its resident was arrested and charged with arson.https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/09/30/salem-woman-charged-with-arson-after-tuesday-afternoon-apartment-fire/

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Salem Reporter @salemreporter.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The first annual Keizer Cultures Celebration, the Keizer Community Library’s biannual book sale, and the Keizer Fire District’s open house are slated for October.https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/09/30/7-things-to-do-in-keizer-in-october/

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Salem Reporter @salemreporter.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

This month, Salem’s galleries and museums will showcase large-scale landscape paintings, watercolors of rivers and streams, and the work of the Capitol Woodcarvers.https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/09/29/5-exhibits-to-see-at-salems-galleries-museums-in-october/

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Salem Reporter @salemreporter.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Amtrak’s largest-ever fleet replacement kicks off with the debut of two new trainsets on the Cascades route, which stops in Salem.https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/09/28/salem-to-see-first-new-amtrak-trains-in-decades/

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Salem Reporter @salemreporter.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The move may draw stern opposition from local law enforcement leaders who have long said the technology is crucial to fighting crime despite growing civil liberties concerns.https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/09/28/oregon-lawmakers-could-ban-flock-automated-license-plate-reading-cameras-in-2027/

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Salem Reporter @salemreporter.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

The state transportation agency said its road widening project has come in ahead of schedule and under budget.https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/09/25/odot-declares-south-salem-i-5-project-a-success/

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Salem Reporter @salemreporter.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Farms around Salem are kicking off their annual harvest festivals, offering hay rides, corn mazes, pumpkin patches and other activities.https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/09/25/your-guide-to-harvest-festivals-around-salem/

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Salem Reporter @salemreporter.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Thomas Cesena was sentenced Friday to seven and a half years for killing a man in a crash on Commercial Street in April 2024.https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/09/25/driver-in-2024-fatal-crash-sentenced-to-over-7-years-for-negligent-homicide/

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Salem Reporter @salemreporter.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Reece A. Sorenson received a five-and-a-half-year sentence in Marion County Circuit Court after pleading guilty to abusing his infant children last summer.https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/09/25/salem-man-gets-5-5-year-prison-sentence-for-physically-abusing-his-infant-children/

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Salem Reporter @salemreporter.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

South Salem High School teacher Brennan Young was recognized for his work in special education.https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/09/23/this-is-so-well-earned-salem-keizer-educator-named-regional-teacher-of-the-year/

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Salem Reporter @salemreporter.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The watchdog Citizens’ Utility Board called the agreement with Pacific Power “the strongest from a for-profit electric utility yet” under Oregon’s POWER Act.https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/09/23/pacific-power-to-charge-new-oregon-data-centers-for-all-costs-associated-with-growing-energy-need/

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Salem Reporter @salemreporter.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Events in Salem this week include the movie premiere by a lawyer-turned-filmmaker, a community market at Chemeketa Community College and two different open mic events.https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/09/22/5-things-to-do-in-salem-this-week-open-mics-twilight-day-local-film-premiere/

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Salem Reporter @salemreporter.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Students aim to gather $20,000 in donations to purchase and repair instruments and buy new uniforms.https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/09/22/mcnary-music-students-to-gather-band-day-donations/

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Salem Reporter @salemreporter.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The county’s largest union will not go on strike after reaching an initial agreement with Marion County. The agreement still needs to be ratified by union members.https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/09/22/marion-county-strike-called-off-after-tentative-agreement/

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Salem Reporter @salemreporter.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Haven Garber, a licensed attorney, will soon see her movie, “Getting Back,” screened for the first time for a general audience at Salem Cinema this Saturday, Sept. 26.https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/09/22/lawyer-turned-filmmaker-soon-to-premiere-oregon-made-film-at-salem-cinema/

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Salem Reporter @salemreporter.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Members of the Marion County Employees Association plan to strike in downtown Salem starting 8 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22.https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/09/21/marion-county-employees-set-to-strike-tuesday/

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Salem Reporter @salemreporter.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

A man reported to be from Keizer has been arrested and accused of arson for the roof fire at Hallman Elementary School that broke out late Thursday night.https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/09/18/keizer-man-arrested-accused-of-arson-for-roof-fire-at-hallman-elementary-school/

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Salem Reporter @salemreporter.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

There will be no school Friday at Hallman Elementary School after a late-night fire drew a 2-alarm response from at least three local fire agencies.https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/09/18/2-alarm-fire-closes-hallman-elementary-in-northeast-salem/

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Salem Reporter @salemreporter.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The new playground at Riverfront Park is set to temporarily reopen by early October, following a series of setbacks.https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/09/17/riverfront-park-playground-slated-to-reopen-by-october-following-construction-delays/

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Salem Reporter @salemreporter.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Salem food pantries are seeing more visitors as thousands of Oregonians lose their food benefits.https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/09/16/our-community-is-getting-hungrier-salem-food-pantries-see-record-high-demand-amid-federal-snap-cuts/

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Salem Reporter @salemreporter.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

A week after other Salem-Keizer students, the district's youngest learners are in the classroom — some for the first time.https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/09/16/photo-gallery-auburn-elementary-welcomes-kindergarten-students/

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Salem Reporter @salemreporter.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The committee posted a 20-page report of “preliminary learnings and questions” the public can comment on through Oct. 24.https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/09/16/9-months-in-koteks-data-center-advisory-committee-shares-many-questions-few-answers/

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Salem Reporter @salemreporter.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The result is in line with an earlier poll, but the Republican’s 2-point lead is less than the margin of error.https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/09/15/new-poll-shows-drazan-with-slight-lead-in-governors-race/

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Salem Reporter @salemreporter.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

In recent months, Oregon has been placing foster children with their relatives at rates higher than the nationwide average, a state report found.https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/09/15/new-report-on-child-welfare-finds-oregon-keeping-more-kids-with-family-instead-of-foster-care/

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Salem Reporter @salemreporter.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Salem Reporter stopped by the South Salem Ace Hardware for this profile of a longtime community business.https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/09/14/weve-really-got-a-community-neighborhood-hardware-store-celebrates-20-years/

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Salem Reporter @salemreporter.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Majority of Chemeketa students face basic needs insecurity, study finds.https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/09/11/salem-area-community-college-debuts-resource-hub/

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Salem Reporter @salemreporter.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, along with scheduling and location changes, organizers for Salem Art Fair are hoping that attendance will bounce back in its 77th year.https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/09/10/organizers-hopeful-for-salem-art-fairs-77th-year-after-dip-in-attendance/

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Salem Reporter @salemreporter.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Marion County employees have voted to strike, rejecting an offer from commissioners which union leaders say won’t protect households from major healthcare costs in the coming years.https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/09/10/marion-county-employees-vote-to-strike/

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Salem Reporter @salemreporter.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Up to 20% of Salem-Keizer’s public elementary schools will be closed in 2027. Officials just finalized how those schools will be chosen.https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/09/09/salem-keizer-school-board-decides-on-11-factors-that-will-be-used-to-shutter-schools/

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Salem Reporter @salemreporter.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Salem-Keizer Public Schools students are back in the classroom for the 2026-27 school year. Salem Reporter visited schools across the city to capture the first day.https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/09/09/photo-gallery-salem-keizer-students-start-new-school-year/

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Salem Reporter @salemreporter.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Salem Reporter visited four schools on the first day for most Salem-Keizer students.https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/09/09/always-the-best-day-of-the-year-joy-excitement-on-first-day-at-salem-keizer-schools/

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Salem Reporter @salemreporter.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Gubser Elementary School students walked down a red carpet on the first day of school. They were greeted by school employees, fire fighters, police officers and Mayor Cathy Clark.https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/09/09/gubser-elementary-students-enter-school-on-red-carpet/

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Salem Reporter @salemreporter.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Celebrations of hometowns, winemaking and Indigenous art are among the exhibits showing in Salem this month.https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/09/09/5-exhibits-to-see-at-salems-galleries-museums-in-september/

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Salem Reporter @salemreporter.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Salem Health and Santiam Hospital began combining their hospitals and clinics this week over a year after hospital leaders decided to pursue the merger. Here’s how it happened.https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/09/04/one-year-later-salem-health-now-owns-santiam-hospital-how-did-it-happen/

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Salem Reporter @salemreporter.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

The Tuesday vote will give Salem-Keizer Public Schools officials the green light to choose which elementary schools they will recommend for closure ahead of the 2027-28 school year.https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/09/04/salem-keizer-school-board-to-vote-tuesday-on-school-closures-policy/

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Salem Reporter @salemreporter.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Editor's Note: Young journalists learned the value of community reporting in a summer with Salem Reporter's team. Their work was supported by community donors.https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/09/04/editors-note-what-interns-learned-in-a-summer-in-salem/

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Salem Reporter @salemreporter.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

McNary High school instructional assistant charged with 10 counts. The investigation is ongoing.https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/09/03/salem-keizer-school-employee-charged-with-encouragement-of-child-sexual-abuse/

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Salem Reporter @salemreporter.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

The Salem-area community college will seek to provide more research opportunities for students who don’t have time to do research outside of class.https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/09/03/with-new-grant-chemeketa-hopes-to-create-national-model-for-course-based-stem-research/

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Salem Reporter @salemreporter.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Keizer city officials are considering ways to increase income at the city’s event center, as expenses have surpassed revenue three years in a row.https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/09/02/keizer-event-center-expenses-outpacing-revenue/

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Salem Reporter @salemreporter.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

After a fatal shooting Sunday night, Salem Police officers arrested a teenage boy, 16, on Tuesday in West Salem. He is being held in custody on murder and weapons charges.https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/09/01/16-year-old-arrested-on-murder-charge-for-fatal-west-salem-shooting/

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