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Chemeketa Renews Push for Bond to Modernize Campuses Without Raising Taxes
Chemeketa Community College is renewing efforts for a $140 million bond measure in May 2025, seeking to upgrade aging facilities and expand high-demand training programs — all without raising property...
From Slowdown to Stabilization: What’s Next for Salem Retail?
Salem’s retail market in 2024 saw a slowdown in leasing activity, with total square footage leased dropping by over 34% and the average lease size shrinking by nearly 18% compared...
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...
Battle Lines Drawn for Bill That Would Create Agricultural Workforce Labor Standards Board
More than 80 people testified in-person on a contentious bill that would establish a new board under the Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) tasked with setting minimum pay and...
Episode 3: Marketing, Motherhood & Mission: Journey to KCreative with Kara Alicia
This week, Jordan sits down with the one and only Kara Alicia — founder of KCreative, community advocate, and all-around marketing queen! They chat about how Kara built her business...
Oregon State Parks Launch Spring Whale Watch Week as Gray Whale Population Rebounds
Oregon State Parks is inviting nature lovers and marine life enthusiasts to witness one of the Pacific’s most remarkable migrations, as Spring Whale Watch Week returns to the coast from...
Episode 2: Community leader talks value of a team, community, and politics.
Jose's ability and keen focus on developing a family dynamic has been a catalyst across all the platforms he has served. Dive into his journey and what he leaned on...
Oregon Hospitals Spend 8.7% Less on Community Benefit in 2023
Oregon hospitals reduced their community benefit spending by 8.7% in 2023, marking the first decline in this spending since 2014. According to a new data brief from the Oregon Health...
Episode 2: Tyler’s Story: Succeeding in Business Through People & Passion.
In this inspiring interview, Tyler shares how he built a successful business without a formal education — all by focusing on people. He opens up about the power of being...
What Property Owners Need to Know About the NFIP-ESA Integration
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) manages the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and local governments must comply with FEMA requirements for property owners in their community to be eligible...