Decision Snapshot (Click here) What Happened Salem Housing Authority reported that rising rents are making it harder to stretch limited housing-assistance dollars, even though the agency remains authorized for more…
Decision Snapshot (Click here) What Happened The Salem City Council voted unanimously to have staff evaluate a possible downtown ambassador program and return with options for a pilot. Councilor Mai…
Decision Snapshot (Click here) Who Jim Sparkman, owner and principal broker of HomeSmart Realty Group in Salem, who also serves as command sergeant major of the Army Reserve’s 7th Psychological…
Decision Snapshot (Click here) What happened A commercial building permit has been issued for a new SpringHill Suites hotel project in southeast Salem. Where it is planned The project is…
Decision Snapshot (Click here) What Happened A company linked to the Oregon Renaissance Faire purchased the Oak Knoll Golf Course property outside Independence, according to public property records. What Is…
Decision Snapshot (Click here) What Happened The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce held its 75th annual First Citizen Awards Banquet on April 18 at the Salem Convention Center, recognizing five…
Decision Snapshot (Click here) Main Point Spring is a good time to reset skin after months of cold weather, indoor heat, wind, and other stressors common during an Oregon winter….
Decision Snapshot (Click here) What Happened Patrick Carney and his partners are listing the former downtown Macy’s building next to Salem Center Mall at roughly half its 2024 assessed value,…
Decision Snapshot (Click here) What Happened The inaugural Salem Paper Arts Fair and Booklover’s Ball debuted April 18 at the Grand Ballroom in downtown Salem, combining a daytime paper arts…
Decision Snapshot (Click here) What Is FY27? FY27 is Salem’s fiscal year 2027 budget, covering city spending from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. Total Proposed Budget The proposed…
