Salem news — 2026-05
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What Deanna Gwyn’s Campaign Revealed About Modern Local Politics
Decision Snapshot (Click here) What happened Deanna Gwyn lost her re-election bid for Salem City Council Ward 4 to challenger Dave Inbody. Why it matters The race highlighted how outside...
Salem Jobless Rate Falls To 4.9% In April As Local Hiring Shows Mixed Signals
Decision Snapshot (Click here) April Jobless Rate Salem’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 4.9% in April. Monthly Change The rate was down slightly from a revised 5.0% in March....
Registration Opens For 2026 Oregon 4-H Wagon Train Along Historic Barlow Road
Decision Snapshot (Click here) What’s Happening Registration is open for the 2026 Oregon 4-H Wagon Train, a weeklong living history program tied to the Oregon Trail. When It Takes Place...
Salem Veteran Leader Andrew Holbert Selected For George W. Bush Institute's National Leadership Program
Decision Snapshot (Click here) Who Was Selected Andrew Holbert, Executive Director of Courtney Place Veterans Housing in Salem, was chosen for the George W. Bush Institute’s 2026 Stand-To Veteran Leadership...
Memorial Day Weekend Brings Market Shoppers And Wine Visitors To Salem Area
Decision Snapshot (Click here) What’s Happening Memorial Day weekend is bringing farmers market activity, winery events and short-trip tourism into the Salem area. Where It Starts Salem Saturday Market is...
Salem Takes Another Look At North Waterfront Redevelopment Plans
Decision Snapshot (Click here) What happened? Salem’s Urban Renewal Agency held a May 18 work session to review a possible North Waterfront Urban Renewal Area update. What is being considered?...
Nordyke Leads Mayor's Race, Council Tilts Progressive: What Salem's 2026 Vote Could Mean For Small Business, The Economy, And Families
Decision Snapshot (Click here) What happened? Vanessa Nordyke is leading incumbent Mayor Julie Hoy in Salem’s mayoral race, with updated returns showing Nordyke above the threshold needed to win outright...
Andante Vineyard's "Moderate Tempo" Approach Takes Center Stage at Cozy Taberna
Decision Snapshot (Click here) Event Cozy Taberna hosted its May 14 winemaker dinner featuring Andante Vineyard, a family-owned winery from the Van Duzer Corridor AVA. Who Led It Winemaker Erin...
ODOT Cleanup Under Salem Bridges Raises New Questions As Camps Return
Decision Snapshot (Click here) What Happened ODOT recently cleared camping areas under downtown Salem bridges, but people returned to at least some of the same locations within two days. Why...
Salem Adopts Five-Year Strategic Plan
Decision Snapshot (Click here) What happened? The Salem City Council unanimously adopted the city’s 2026-2031 Strategic Plan. What does the plan cover? The plan sets broad priorities for economic development,...