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Juli Foscoli: Building Community Through Kindness, Leadership, and Resilience

Written by Zev Glass on Nov. 20th, 2024

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…

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City Council Censure Motion Targets Councilors Gwyn and Hoy

Written by Dru Draper on Nov. 19th, 2024

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…

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Candidates for Secretary of State, 6th Congressional District Square Off in Debate

Written by George Plaven on Oct. 21st, 2024

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 …

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Partnership with Avelo continues to send Salem soaring

Written by Carlin Croff on Oct. 16th, 2024

The Salem-Willamette Valley Airport’s thriving partnership with Avelo Airlines continues to fly business into Salem. “We see this as one of the strongest initiatives to increase economic development in the Mid Valley over the next 10 years,” said Brent DeHart, CEO of Salem Aviation Fueling. The presence of commercial flight in Salem accounts for a n

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Digital Radiology Project delivers healthy smiles from furry friends

Written by Carlin Croff on Aug. 15th, 2024

The Oregon Humane Society (OHS) Salem Campus unveils their Digital Radiology Project at a ribbon cutting event on August 20th at 2:00 p.m. The project is their largest expansion of medical services since the spay and neuter clinic opened in 2010.

The Digital Radiology Project will significantly enhance the clinic’s diagnostic capabilities, offering adva…

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Salem’s Ironman 70.3 generates mass revenue and thrill

Written by Carlin Croff on Aug. 15th, 2024

On July 21st, Salem’s fourth annual Ironman 70.3 drew over 2,500 athletes from around the globe to push their bodies to the limits right in the heart of downtown. Known as a half Ironman, this 70.3-mile race includes a 1.2-mile swim down the Willamette River, a 56-mile bike route winding through the rolling hills of South Salem, and a 13.1-mile run thro

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End of Free Parking in Downtown Salem Gathers Momentum

Written by Luis Ramirez on Jul. 17th, 2024

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…

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Chemeketa’s $140 Million Bond Aims to Equip Tomorrow’s Workforce

Written by Carlin Croff on Jul. 17th, 2024

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…

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New Headquarters Drives US Market’s Nationwide Expansion

Written by Carlin Croff on Jul. 17th, 2024

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…

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Legislature Takes Transportation Package on the Road.

Written by Promise King on Jul. 17th, 2024

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

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