Robotics worlds, health priorities for Marion-Polk region
Good morning, Salem.
With weather warming up, some of Salem's signature events are back for another year.
This weekend, the Oregon Ag Fest comes for the state fairgrounds for its 38th year. It includes activities for kids of all ages, including digging for potatoes and a llama show. Tickets are $15 for anyone age 16 and up, and free for kids under $15.
Here's some of today's news. You can find all our latest coverage anytime on our website.
Students this year designed robots that can pick up rings of the correct color and place them on stakes to score points. Two teams from West compete in Dallas, Texas…
People in Marion and Polk counties are struggling to access quality health care and are experiencing more mental health conditions like depression, according to a local health assessment released last…
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