Salem NewsLocal news for Salem, OR continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Teacher pay measure qualifies for Ore. ballot- July 23, 2008 SALEM, Ore. AP) - An initiative measure that would tie teacher pay and job security to student performance has won a spot on Oregon's November ballot.http://www.topix.net/city/salem-or/2008/07/teacher-pay-measure-qualifies-for-ore-ballot?fr... Sons jump from roof to flee Salem house fire- July 22, 2008 A northeast Salem family of five fled their burning home early this morning, the two eldest sons forced to jump from the roof after flames drove them out a second-story window.http://www.topix.net/city/salem-or/2008/07/sons-jump-from-roof-to-flee-salem-house-fire?fr... Man who fled from state hospital arraigned- July 22, 2008 An Oregon State Hospital forensic patient who escaped Friday and allegedly committed a series of crimes before his capture by Salem police appeared in court Tuesday morning.http://www.topix.net/city/salem-or/2008/07/man-who-fled-from-state-hospital-arraigned?from... Police investigating south Salem car arson fires- July 22, 2008 Salem police are investigating two arson car fires that occurred early this morning.http://www.topix.net/city/salem-or/2008/07/police-investigating-south-salem-car-arson-fire... Salem teen drowns in Clackamas River- July 21, 2008 A 13-year-old Salem boy drowned Sunday afternoon while swimming in the Clackamas River, the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office said today.http://www.topix.net/city/salem-or/2008/07/salem-teen-drowns-in-clackamas-river?fromrss=1 Union watchdog group asks for initiative review- July 21, 2008 A union-funded watchdog group has asked the state to investigate whether signatures on initiative petitions circulated by conservative activists were forged.http://www.topix.net/city/salem-or/2008/07/union-watchdog-group-asks-for-initiative-review... Salem landscaping company opens a location in Tigard- July 21, 2008 SALEM - Salem-based DeSantis Landscapes has opened a Tigard location, serving the Portland metro area.http://www.topix.net/city/salem-or/2008/07/salem-landscaping-company-opens-a-location-in-t... Charges added in arson case- July 20, 2008 Larry Warren Barnard, who allegedly set fire to the southwest McMinnville home he shared with his girlfriend while she was trapped inside on July 2, has been indicted by a Yamhill County Grand Jury on arson and ...http://www.topix.net/city/salem-or/2008/07/charges-added-in-arson-case?fromrss=1 Salem Scuba celebrates 25 years with biggest sale ever, raffle- July 20, 2008 SALEM - Salem Scuba and Travel is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, and on Saturday it will thank its customers.http://www.topix.net/city/salem-or/2008/07/salem-scuba-celebrates-25-years-with-biggest-sa... Salem High class of 1938 plans reunion- July 20, 2008 Salem - The Salem High School class of 1938 will hold a reunion July 25 at McGrath's Fish House downtown.http://www.topix.net/city/salem-or/2008/07/salem-high-class-of-1938-plans-reunion?fromrss=... |