Salem news — 2026-07
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Oregon Unemployment Holds at 5.2%, Tied for Highest Among States
Decision Snapshot (Click here) The Main Point Oregon’s unemployment rate held at 5.2% in June, tying California, Connecticut and Washington for the highest rate among the 50 states. Salem Outperformed…
Physiq Fitness Says Crunch Marketers Refused to Leave Its Salem Property
Decision Snapshot (Click here) The Main Point Physiq Fitness said Crunch representatives set up a membership table on its Salem property and refused to leave when asked. The Response Physiq…
More Than Basketball: A Weekend That Showed the Best of Salem
Decision Snapshot (Click here) The Main Point Hoopla brought athletes, families, volunteers and spectators together in downtown Salem for a weekend centered on basketball, tradition and community connection. A Long-Running…
Clink! and The Cozy Taberna Merge Into New Salem Restaurant Group
Decision Snapshot (Click here) The Main Point Clink! and The Cozy Taberna have merged into a new Salem restaurant group while keeping their existing names, concepts and individual dining experiences….
Gov. Tina Kotek Ends 32-Acre State Land Sale for Salem Data Center
Decision Snapshot (Click here) What Kotek Ordered Gov. Tina Kotek directed the Oregon Department of Administrative Services to terminate the state’s contract to sell approximately 32 acres at the Mill…
Cherriots Buys Commercial Street Site for Long-Planned South Salem Transit Center
Decision Snapshot (Click here) The Main Point Cherriots has purchased about 5.7 acres at Commercial Street SE and Wiltsey Road SE for the long-planned South Salem Transit Center. Project Funding…
Westwood Homes Seeks Approval for 61-Home South Salem Development
Decision Snapshot (Click here) What Is Proposed Westwood Homes LLC is seeking approval for a 61-home subdivision on approximately 10.8 acres in the 4200 block of Strong Road SE in…
Sarina’s Italian Kitchen Officially Opens Today in Downtown Salem
Decision Snapshot (Click here) The Main Point Sarina’s Italian Kitchen opens its first full-service Salem restaurant at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 23. Where It Is The restaurant is located at…
Hot Yoga: It’s Probably Not What You Think
Decision Snapshot (Click here) The Main Point Hot yoga is not limited to flexible, athletic or experienced people. The practice is designed to meet participants where they are. What to…
Oregon’s Business Ranking Falls Again, Dropping to No. 42 Nationwide
Decision Snapshot (Click here) The Main Point Oregon fell three places to No. 42 in CNBC’s 2026 America’s Top States for Business ranking, its lowest position in the index’s history….