Juli Foscoli: Building Community Through Kindness, Leadership, and Resilience
As co-owner of South Town Glass, Juli Foscoli draws inspiration from a legacy of dedication to both business and community. Shaped by early life experiences and her parents’ example, Foscoli learned the power of giving back and prioritizing people - values that she continues to uphold as a community leader.
"My parents built their business from the grou…
City Council Censure Motion Targets Councilors Gwyn and Hoy
The Salem City Council is set to take up a motion to censure Councilor Deanna Gwyn and Mayor-Elect and Councilor Julie Hoy tomorrow.
According to the November 12th meeting agenda, the motion, first reported by the Statesman Journal, will be made by Mayor Chris Hoy, who, earlier this year, was denied re-election when Councilor Julie Hoy successfully challe…
Oregon Warns Residents of Rising Affinity Fraud Schemes Exploiting Trust within Communities
The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) recently issued a warning to Oregonians about the dangers of affinity fraud, an investment scam that exploits trust within tightly knit groups to defraud members. The DFR highlighted that affinity fraud is on the rise, preying on bonds in communities, religious organizations, immigrant groups, and other af
Award-winning artisan, Kyle Layton, brings craft coffee to Salem
Years of commitment to his craft as a coffee maker opened the door for Kyle Layton to take on part ownership of Salem’s newest cafe, Prismatic Coffee Roasters. “I’ve had this dream for a long time of owning and operating a cafe and roastery, and it seemed like time to try to step into that,” Layton said.
Local coffee connoisseurs Evan Delgado and …
Salem Mayor’s home sent to foreclosure for failure to pay bills
Outgoing Salem Mayor Chris Hoy has found himself in some financial hot water.
Marion County property records show Hoy has failed to pay nearly $8,000 in bills related to his primary residence and is in danger of losing his home to foreclosure. The documents show he hasn’t made a mortgage payment since April 2024. He lost his bid for re-election to Julie…
Salem events: November
DATETIMELOCATIONEVENTADMISSION1-Nov8:30AM - 10AMNorthern Lights Theatre Pub
3893 Commercial St SE
Salem, OR 97302Greeters: Serenity LaneFree5-Nov8:30AM - 9:30AM2195 Hyacinth St NE Suite 104 Salem, OR 97301Keizer Greeters: Saltwater WellnessFree6-Nov11:45AM - 1PMThe View at McNary Golf Course
165 McNary Estates Dr NE
Keizer, OR 97303KNOW Luncheon$156-Nov5:30PM - 7:30PM1230 State Event Venue 1230 State St. Salem, OR 97301Salem Real Estat…
Candidates for Secretary of State, 6th Congressional District Square Off in Debate
A packed house gathered Oct. 14 at the Salem Convention Center for a pair of debates between candidates running in two key races in the Nov. 5 general election.
In the first debate, Democrat Tobias Read squared off with Republican Dennis Linthicum vying for Oregon Secretary of State. They were followed by Democratic U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas, who is being …
Fall Attractions for Families and Adults in Salem
Fall has arrived in the Mid-Willamette Valley and with it several Halloween themed activities.
The Salem area has a few options within a short drive of the city listed below:
E.Z. Orchards (5504 Hazelgreen Rd. NE, Salem)
Harvestfest 2024 is running from September 28th-October 30th. Activities include Hayrides, Pumpkin Patch, Petting Zoo, Corn …
Affordable Housing Takes Center Stage in Oregon’s Local Elections
As election day approaches, candidates are wrangling to stake out their positions on issues to earn the votes of an electorate hungry for progress on Oregon’s most important issues. Affordable housing has taken center stage in many local races, acting as somewhat of a proxy for a generalized feeling that Oregon is becoming too expensive.
Here is a…