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Salem Events
DATE EVENT TIME LOCATION Admission 1-Sep Greeters: Acres of Home Youth Ranch 8:30AM - 10AM Northern Lights Theatre Pub3893 Commercial St NESalem, OR 97302 Free 1-Sep Chemeketa SBDC: Meet Your...
KeyBank dona $10,000 al Salem Kroc Center para promover el programa “Been There”: el objetivo del curso interactivo es empoderar a los jóvenes y adultos jóvenes para que alcancen su máximo potencial.
KeyBank awarded $10,000 to the Salem Kroc Center for the "Been There" program, an empowering seven-week course for young people written by Bonnie Milletto. The initiative promotes self-esteem and seeks to help participants achieve their goals. This collaboration reflects shared values in supporting youth and community development in Salem, Oregon.
Representative Helfrich Sends Letter to Governor Kotek Urging State Disaster Declaration for Oregon Cherry Industry
SALEM, OR – This week, Representative Jeff Helfrich (R-Hood River) sent a letter to Governor Tina Kotek urging her to declare a statewide disaster for the Oregon cherry industry. Sweet...
Salem's New Payroll Tax Hits Our Most Vulnerable Employees
While we all want to live in a safer Salem, the City Council's plan of a city-wide payroll tax is not the way to get there. The theory is that...
Capital Cryo Weathers the Storm
Capital Cryo, founded in Salem in 2017, offers cryotherapy for pain relief and injury recovery. Acquired by Tanah Lines in 2018, it expanded in 2021 to include various wellness services. Despite challenges from COVID-19, the business thrives, supported by the community, and plans to launch bridal and bachelorette packages.
Oregon's Community Hospitals Struggle with Financial Woes Amid Rising Labor Costs and Government Mandates
Oregon's community hospitals are facing severe financial challenges, with a $414 million loss from Q1 2022 to Q1 2023. Hospital visits declined by 2.3% and emergency visits by 7.2%, while expenses increased by 6%, primarily due to rising labor and medical supplies costs, compounded by higher taxes and government mandates.
Uncharted Territory: Will Salem-Keizer Public Schools follow Portland's historic strike?
Salem-Keizer Public Schools may face two union strikes over an estimated $200 million gap between district pay offers and union demands, compounded by a projected $38 million budget deficit. Mediation efforts include proposals for significant pay raises, while district leaders emphasize the need for budget cuts and equitable funding solutions to support education.
Salem Eats: The Creative Touch of Salem's Pasta Boss
Pasta Boss is redefining Italian cuisine in Salem by empowering diners to take control of their culinary destiny. The brainchild of food aficionados Jared and Kevin, Pasta Boss reinvents the...
From the Desk Of Vanessa Nordyke
Salem City Councilor Vanessa Nordyke is a mental health advocate dedicated to supporting vulnerable groups, particularly children in foster care through CASA of Marion County. She emphasizes the need for more volunteers to assist these children. Nordyke also addresses the impact of a new payroll tax on low-income residents and advocates for affordable housing and community services.
Salem Chamber Candidates Questionnaire
The Salem mayoral and city council candidates addressed pressing issues such as homelessness, city budget strategies, economic diversity, and climate action initiatives. Candidates proposed various actions for immediate assistance on homelessness, emphasized the need for revenue generation amidst rising expenses, and discussed metrics for measuring economic growth. Additionally, they debated the potential financial impacts of climate regulation strategies.