Sleepless in Seattle? Or, how about Los Angeles, Sacramento or Boise? Issues surrounding if, where and when homeless individuals are allowed to camp on public property has resurfaced now that the United States Supreme Court has overturned a landmark 9th Circuit ruling that had declared camping ordinances like the ones in Boise, Idaho, and Grants Pass, Ore

Free downtown parking in Salem may be nearing an end as the city is planning a change to the area with a new plan from city officials.

Downtown businesses currently foot the bill for parking in downtown as this money goes towards maintenance and upkeep for the spaces.

“What we have in common is that we have a regular healthy turnover of those parking…

On June 18th, the Chemeketa Community College Board of Education unanimously approved a new bond measure that will generate $140 million in revenue for capital projects, including a new science center in Woodburn, improvements to health and wellness facilities, and the creation of a trades center for technical education.

“It’s very exciting news becau…

US Market, a nationwide convenience store network, has moved into a spacious new headquarters on Lancaster Drive, marking a significant milestone in its commercial growth. It’s an upgrade of more than 6,000 sq. ft. Leadership says this is only the beginning.

Founded as a single convenience store in Silverton, Oregon, in 1998, Lal and Don Sidhu have tran…

BestMed Urgent Care opened its new Salem clinic on Commercial with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 24th, continuing a legacy of quality treatment that began in 2008 just 50 miles south.

The clinic offers a wide variety of treatments for non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries, from a broken arm to allergic reactions and more. It is open from 8 a.m. …

In less than a year, the Be Blac Foundation awarded $74,000 in grants to Black-owned businesses in the Salem area. This month, they celebrate another $33,500 in grants that will continue to vitalize a diverse and economically advancing community.

The Be Blac Foundation offers grants and business development resources to Black-owned businesses in the Salem…

Public transportation funding packages used to be predictable drift along building bridges, rail lines construction, and road network development or maintenance. Not anymore. Sadly, a new cast of transportation options and innovation foist upon our system come with a dose of complexities along with competing community interests. With looming budget constr

When talking about the culinary scene of Salem, rich would be a good way to define it, and, at the heart of this vibrant community, lies Ibendoo Ramen. This beloved ramen restaurant, owned and operated by Rocky and his dedicated team, has carved out a unique niche in Salem's gastronomic landscape. Rocky's journey into the restaurant business began in an u

Maintaining and building an efficient transportation system is one of the main functions of government. However, in Oregon, transportation planning has led to much-deserved skepticism and mistrust from Oregonians in recent years. I am optimistic that an upcoming transportation package in the 2025 session will provide us with a much-needed opportunity to r

Heroes Tap House Bar and Grill has been a staple in South Salem for almost a decade with a superhero theme dedicated to their son behind the name of business.

Donovan and Kari Wallace opened up Heroes to honor their son Blayk, who passed away in a drowning accident. Amidst the tragedy, the couple wanted to honor him and found that owning a business was th…