Salem news — 2025-09
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John Swanson Enters Race for Polk County Commissioner, Position 2
John Swanson, Chief of Staff to state Sen. Bruce Starr (R-Dundee) and a small business owner, has announced his candidacy for Polk County Commissioner, Position 2. The seat is currently...
Episode 13: “Leadership, Community & Vision | Shaney Starr & Soraida Cross Interview”
In this episode, we sit down with City Councilors Shaney Starr and Soraida Cross to learn more about their personal journeys, current projects, and the vision they bring to their...
Crazy Saturday Night Market Brings Families, Students, and Small Businesses Together in Salem
Salem’s newest community tradition wasn’t born in a boardroom or a long-planned civic initiative. Instead, it came from a schoolteacher juggling family schedules, entrepreneurial dreams, and a request from a...
Punx in the Park Draws 1,000 to Salem’s Riverfront
SALEM, Ore. — On Sunday, August 31, 2025, Riverfront Park hosted the fourth annual Punx in the Park festival, drawing over 1,000 attendees. The nonprofit Punx With Purpose hosted the...
Episode 19: From Vision to Reality: The Journey of Real Accounting’s Owners
In this episode, we sit down with the founders of Real Accounting to hear the story behind the company. From their personal journeys and the challenges they faced, to how...