Western University of Health Sciences Lebanon Oregon

The Latest Stories For You From Salem Reporter

Salem Reporter logo

Good morning, Salem.

Last March, on-duty DEA agent Samuel Landis ran a stop sign at the intersection of Southeast Leslie and High Streets, killing cyclist Marganne Allen.

Western University of Health Sciences Lebanon Oregon

Newly unsealed court documents have revealed more about what happened leading up to and after the crash. We’ll have more coverage of the case later today.

In the meantime, read our prior reporting on the case here.

Here’s some of today’s news. You can always find our latest reports on our website.

Salem legislators seek annual state payments to cover police, fire
Rep. Tom Andersen, a former Salem city councilor, is introducing a bill that would have the state annually pay millions to its capital city to cover public safety services.
Salem legislators seek annual state payments to cover police, fire
Rep. Tom Andersen, a former Salem city councilor, is introducing a bill that would have the state annually pay millions to its capital city to cover public safety services.
COLUMN: The skinny on Salem’s roving wild turkeys
Salemites have chronicled at least two flocks of wild turkeys around the city. Columnist Harry Fuller explains what they’re up to.
COLUMN: The skinny on Salem’s roving wild turkeys
Salemites have chronicled at least two flocks of wild turkeys around the city. Columnist Harry Fuller explains what they’re up to.
State report says Oregon needs nearly 3,000 more beds for behavioral health treatment
According to the report, the state will need more than half a billion dollars to increase the system that much.
State report says Oregon needs nearly 3,000 more beds for behavioral health treatment
According to the report, the state will need more than half a billion dollars to increase the system that much.
Salem Reads 2024 invites readers to talk death, family and Ecuador
A month of library programs centered on the 2021 novel “The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina” kicks off in Salem Thursday.
Salem Reads 2024 invites readers to talk death, family and Ecuador
A month of library programs centered on the 2021 novel “The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina” kicks off in Salem Thursday.

FREE TICKETS – TOWN HALL ON GUN VIOLENCE

Salem Reporter’s Town Hall on Gun Violence will be at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, at the Elsinore.

The Town Hall planned in January was canceled because of weather. This is free and open to the public but you will need a ticket.

At the Town Hall, experts will share the facts about surging gun violence in the community. This powerful program will pull back the curtains on this safety threat – and share how you can make a difference. This is a place for you as a citizen to help solve a community challenge.

The team at Salem Reporter invites you to join us for an extraordinary evening.

DATE/TIME: 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15. Doors open at 5 p.m.

LOCATION: Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St. S.E.

FREE TICKETS: Available online

LEARN MORE: Editor’s note

QUESTIONS: Email Editor Les Zaitz – [email protected].

Salem Reporter’s principles

Citizenship: We don’t consider ourselves distant observers. We take pride in the community – its people, institutions, and traditions. We engage in issues that matter. We identify problems, but we will always seek solutions as well. Like you, we want our community to improve, to be welcoming and safe, to be economically vibrant.

Read all of our principles.

Using our obituary service

Subscribe to add our evening newsletter

Reach out: Story tip or question?

Email: [email protected]

Create a free account, or log in.

Gain access to read this article, plus limited free content.

Yes! I would like to receive new content and updates.