A proposed streetlight fee, which would cost single-family households in Salem about $2.80 per month, will be considered by Salem City Council. The council on Monday will likely vote on scheduling a public hearing on the streetlight fee, tentatively planned for Feb. 23. Salem has relied on the gasoline tax for both streetlights and road repairs. The city's forecast for gas tax revenue, however, shows that gas tax alone won't be sufficient to pay for streetlights and road repairs.
Earlier this evening a woman was struck by an SUV while she sat on a bench in front of the EZ Laundry in South Salem. The driver remained on the scene, and police tell us that alcohol was not a factor. The woman was transported to Salem Hospital with unknown injuries.
One male transported to Salem Emergency Room with stab wounds and deputies searching for suspects with a canine in the 4100 Block of Satter Dr NE, Salem. Marion County Sheriff's Office received multiple calls reporting a male in his 20's had been stabbed at approximately 10:22 PM Tuesday night. Deputies are currently searching for suspects with a canine in the area.
At 4:15 PM this afternoon, Marion County Fire District No. 1 (MCFD1) firefighters were called to a possible house fire in the 3000 block of Woodleaf Street in N.E. Salem. Upon arrival, personnel found a single-story home heavily involved in smoke and active fire, threatening neighboring homes. The incident commander immediately upgraded the response to a 2-Alarm Fire, bringing additional fire apparatus and personnel to suppress the fire. After 45 minutes of firefighting, personnel were able to bring the blaze under control. During the firefighting efforts, crews searched the smoke filled home for any victims. No victims were located and no injuries were reported.
Salem Police are investigating an early morning fatal vehicle/pedestrian crash on Center St NE near 18th St NE. Salem Police officers were dispatched to the intersection at approximately 5:45 this morning and found that 64-year old Stephen Buchanan of Keizer had been driving eastbound on Center St when he struck 77-year old David McGregor of Salem.
The City of Salem says that River Road South will remain close through tomorrow morning. The extra time is so city and contract workers can complete additional repairs to the protective screening at that location. We expect to be able to bring you an update on their progress by early afternoon tomorrow. Until then plan to use alternate routes for your morning commute.
Salem Police and Fire responded to a one vehicle rollover accident on River Road South in Salem. The accident was caused by a mud slide in the road which has caused the full closure of River Road South, northbound at Schurman Dr South, and south bound at Owens Street South and Fir Street South.
Update: River Road South will remain closed overnight and for most of Wednesday.
The Polk County Marine Patrol finished up their seasonal program year at the end of September. This past summer was a busy year for the Marine Patrol Unit as the use of the Willamette River continues to increase yearly for both motorized and non-motorized activities. This year we saw a significant increase in our floating traffic from previous years due to the new launch ramps that opened up the previous year in Keizer and Independence.
The Sundial Manufactured Home Park was the scene of a fire today where two people lost there home. Around 2:30 this afternoon a fire broke out at the rear of a house in space 321 and quickly spread to the whole house. The two people inside were able to escape safely, however the male did have minor burns to his face.
High winds are expected in the Salem area this afternoon and into the evening hours. Please be prepared for potential hazards due to the high wind or flying debris.