U.S. Chamber Report Says Salem Metro Could Add 1,610 Homes a Year
Decision Snapshot (Click here) The Main Point A U.S. Chamber of Commerce and AEI Housing Center report estimates the Salem metro could add up to 1,610 homes annually through zoning…
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Salem Council to Consider AI Data Center Moratorium Tonight After Oakline Filing
Decision Snapshot (Click here) The Main Point Salem City Council will consider whether to begin work on a temporary moratorium and new zoning regulations for artificial intelligence data centers. The…
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….
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….
Oregon Small Businesses Get a New Edge in State Contracts — If They Certify
Decision Snapshot (Click here) The Main Point Oregon is giving certified small businesses a new preference in certain state contracts, creating a potential opening for Salem-area companies that want to…
Marion County Approves Nearly $1.9M for Mental Health, Residential Assistance
Decision Snapshot (Click here) The Main Point Marion County commissioners approved nearly $1.9 million in behavioral health-related spending, including psychiatric nurse practitioner services and residential assistance. The Biggest Item The…
Salem Adopts $824.6M Budget For Police, Fire And Library Services
Decision Snapshot (Click here) What Happened Salem City Council adopted the city’s $824.6 million FY2027 budget Monday night, setting the spending plan for the fiscal year that begins July 1….
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…
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…
Memorial Day Weekend Brings Market Shoppers And Wine Visitors To Salem Area
Decision Snapshot (Click here) What’s Happening Memorial Day weekend is bringing farmers market activity, winery events and short-trip tourism into the Salem area. Where It Starts Salem Saturday Market is…