Salem news — 2025-04
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Liberty House: Salem’s Frontline Against Child Abuse
Twenty-six years ago, a group of Salem’s community leaders looked around and realized that children who suffered abuse faced a traumatic ordeal all over again as they recounted their experiences...
Salem Eats: Adobe Restaurant Brings Latin Flair and Nostalgic Flavors Downtown
In recent years, Salem’s dining landscape has welcomed an array of new concepts and flavors. Yet none have set out with ambitions quite like ADOBE, the newest culinary offering making...
Episode 6: Transforming Lives Through Fitness & Mindset | Devon Grogans' Inspiring Journey
In this episode of the Dirt to Sky Business Podcast, host Jordan Hill sits down with Devon Groggans, founder of Next Level Training and Physiques, to uncover the mindset, motivation,...
Episode 5: Inside the Business Brain of Lance Donnelly | From College Football to CEO
In this episode of the Dirt to Sky Business Podcast, Jordan Hill sits down with Lance Donnelly, the dynamic founder and CEO of Tan Republic. Discover how Lance transformed a...
Salem's New Business Boom Defies Economic Uncertainty
Something unusual is unfolding in Salem. In the face of rising inflation, budget shortfalls, and creeping unemployment, a surprising wave of business openings is sweeping through the city. At first...
Salem Welcomes: ARG Industrial, Strengthening Regional Industrial Support
If you're driving by McGilchrist and 22nd these days, you'll see more than just construction equipment and concrete mixers. You're watching the foundations being poured for Salem’s newest industrial supplier...
Burgerville Returns to Salem with Exclusive Burger and Grand Opening Celebration
Salem burger enthusiasts, mark your calendars—Burgerville is officially back, bringing plenty of local flavor to celebrate its return. On April 25, Burgerville will open its doors at the former Sonic...
Episode 4: Creating a Restaurant That Feels Like Home | The Matt Miller Experience
In this inspiring episode of the Dirt to Sky Business Podcast, host Jordan Hill sits down with Matt Miller, the heart and soul behind Miller’s Barbecue. Discover how a job...
Chemeketa Renews Push for Bond to Modernize Campuses Without Raising Taxes
Chemeketa Community College is renewing efforts for a $140 million bond measure in May 2025, seeking to upgrade aging facilities and expand high-demand training programs — all without raising property...
From Slowdown to Stabilization: What’s Next for Salem Retail?
Salem’s retail market in 2024 saw a slowdown in leasing activity, with total square footage leased dropping by over 34% and the average lease size shrinking by nearly 18% compared...