Downtown Salem meeting, what was it about?
SALEM, Ore. — Downtown Salem is undergoing a period of accelerated change, as a wave of private development projects reshapes the city’s urban core alongside renewed public-sector focus on safety…
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The Cost of Compliance: Salem Businesses Struggle Under Stricter Sign Enforcement
The City of Salem’s sign department, tasked with ensuring public safety and maintaining the “neat, clean, orderly, and attractive appearance of the community” , finds itself at the center of…
The Unseen Network: How $5 Million in Upgrades Keeps Oregon’s Vital Airports Running
The thin asphalt ribbons that make up Oregon’s regional airports are more than just runways; they are lifelines in a state known for its harsh and dramatic topography. They serve…
Salem Airport’s Ambitions Remain Bright, Despite Avelo’s Departure
SALEM, Ore. — Avelo Airlines will end all commercial operations in Oregon later this year, with its final departure from Salem scheduled for August and a broader West Coast wind-down…
Oregon Startup Conference Highlights Regional Innovation, Dayo Secures Top Investment
The Oregon Startup Conference 2025 recently convened, bringing together a diverse group of entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders from across Oregon. Hosted by the Launch Mid-Valley Regional Innovation Hub, an…
Generations of Care: Hunsaker Dental Expands Its Legacy in Salem
You can spot the difference right away. At Hunsaker Dental, it isn’t just about crowns, cleanings, or implants—it’s about consistency. And in Salem, Oregon, that still counts for something. For…
Preserving History, Preparing for the Unexpected: Salem Civic Center Faces the Future
Salem’s Civic Center, a fixture in Oregon’s capital since the early 1970s, is about to undergo a long-anticipated transformation. Designed in the New Brutalist style and listed on the National…
Salem-Keizer CTEC Students Compete and Win in Oregon ProStart Culinary Championship
On March 17, high school students from Salem Career Technical Education Center (CTEC) earned first place in the Oregon ProStart Culinary Invitational Championship for their new restaurant concept, earning them…
Rising fire truck costs threaten Oregon safety: How a monopoly impacts Marion County
In recent years, the U.S. fire truck manufacturing industry has seen significant consolidation, leading to a market dominated by a few key players. This trend has raised concerns about rising…
Some Legislators Ready to Take Pay-by-Mile Program for Full Test Drive
Ten years ago, Oregon initiated a pilot program to test a pay-by-mile — or road usage — fee as a future replacement for the gas tax as a primary source…