Salem news — 2026-06
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Election Runoff: West Salem City Council
Decision Snapshot (Click here) Current Leader Micki Varney leads Chris Cummings by five votes in the Ward 8 Salem City Council race. Vote Count Varney has 3,514 votes. Cummings has...
School’s Out. Now what? Helping Kids Stay Active This Summer
Decision Snapshot (Click here) The Main Question How can parents keep kids active during summer without turning movement into another chore? The Challenge Screens are now competing for children’s attention...
Pioneer Trust Bank Named Business Of The Year By Salem Chamber Of Commerce
Decision Snapshot (Click here) "` Top Honor Pioneer Trust Bank was named Business of the Year by the Salem Chamber of Commerce. Why Pioneer Trust Bank Was Recognized The Chamber...
Urban Air Opens First Oregon Location In Salem
Decision Snapshot (Click here) What Happened Urban Air opened its first Oregon location in Salem, bringing a new indoor family entertainment center to Lancaster Drive. Where It Opened The new...
BREAKING: LEGO Saga Has New Evidence, Lawsuits, and Truths to Uncover
Decision Snapshot (Click here) What changed Bricks & Minifigs is now publicly pushing back with records it says challenge the viral $200,000 Lego theft narrative. What BAM provided The company...
Federal Order Puts Defendants Charged With Rape And Murder On Faster Track Out Of Oregon State Hospital
Decision Snapshot (Click here) What happened? A federal judge issued a new order in the long-running Mink/Bowman case, changing limits tied to Oregon State Hospital competency restoration. Who could be...
SPF in Oregon: Why Your Skin Still Needs It Under All Those Clouds
Decision Snapshot (Click here) The main takeaway Cloudy Oregon days still expose skin to ultraviolet radiation, especially UVA rays that contribute to long-term skin damage and visible aging. Why clouds...
Salem’s Job Market Holds Up As Oregon Forecast Signals Slower Growth
Decision Snapshot (Click here) What happened Oregon’s latest economic forecast shows slower statewide growth, but Salem’s job market has held up better than much of the state. Why it matters...
Central Oregon’s Homelessness Drop Shows What Salem Still Has To Prove
Decision Snapshot (Click here) What happened? Central Oregon’s 2026 Point-in-Time Count showed a 19.1% drop in homelessness, falling from 2,108 people to 1,706. Why it matters for Salem The decline...