Your Monday evening update on Salem news

Good evening, Salem.
The county is seeking volunteers for a vacant position on the board, which plans and manages the annual county fair in July.
Key volunteers are also needed in several fair roles. Volunteers are non-voting members of the fair board and oversee activities, special events or projects for the fair.
Board members and key volunteers serve four-year terms. To apply or learn more about the positions, visit the county’s website here. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11.
Here’s some of today’s news. You can read all our latest coverage anytime on our website.
The region’s largest independent heart health center is suing Salem Health for $15 million, claiming that the Salem organization used intimidation and misinformation against its competitor.
Marion County prosecutors argued on Friday in federal court that DEA agent Samuel Landis should be prosecuted for running a stop sign and killing a cyclist last year. Landis’ attorneys…
With an enthusiastic coordinator helping lead events, more kids in Salem’s schools are getting bike lessons, pedestrian safety education and lessons on riding Cherriots buses through the Safe Routes to…
Back for its third year, Punx in the Park drew hundreds of youth to Marion Square Park to rock out, make art and get connected to resources.
State election officials and Gov. Tina Kotek stressed that the error was caught and won’t affect the 2024 election. The error represents a small fraction of the state’s 3 million…
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