Salem Remembers Mo Afshar, the Heart Behind DaVinci Ristorante
Decision Snapshot (Click here) The Main Point Mo Afshar, the longtime owner of DaVinci Ristorante in downtown Salem, died at home Wednesday night, Aug. 19. More Than Three Decades in…
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Marion County Challenges State Rules After Mental Health Workers Raise Safety Concerns
Decision Snapshot (Click here) The Main Point Marion County filed a formal petition challenging state rules that local mental health workers say can leave residential treatment providers with too few…
Salem Faces $11 Million Annual Gap Just to Keep Streets From Getting Worse
Decision Snapshot (Click here) The Main Point Salem estimates it needs about $11 million more each year just to keep its streets near their current “fair” condition. Road Conditions Are…
Keizer Council to Weigh 118-Lot Windsor Island Housing Project Tonight
Decision Snapshot (Click here) The Main Point Keizer City Council will consider a proposed residential development at 5710 Windsor Island Road N. that could create up to 118 housing lots…
Oregon Expands New Job Tax Credit to More Manufacturers
Decision Snapshot (Click here) The Main Point Oregon revised its Qualified Jobs Creation Tax Credit rules to make additional manufacturing businesses eligible for incentives tied to creating new, well-paying jobs….
Former Kroc Center Director Tony Frazier Joins Corban University in New Community Role
Decision Snapshot (Click here) The Main Point Former Salem Kroc Center Executive Director Tony Frazier joined Corban University on Aug. 10 as executive director of strategic initiatives and community engagement….
Marion County Seeks Court Order to Halt Detroit Lake Deep Drawdowns
Decision Snapshot (Click here) The Main Point Marion County is asking a federal judge to temporarily block the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from carrying out planned deep drawdowns of…
Salem Health-Santiam Merger Clears Final Hurdle, Closing Expected by Aug. 14
Decision Snapshot (Click here) The Main Point Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield approved the Salem Health-Santiam affiliation Aug. 7, clearing the final regulatory hurdle for the transaction to move toward…
One Year Into City-Run Ambulances, Salem’s Early Results Show Higher Demand and Strong Response Times
Decision Snapshot (Click here) The Main Point Salem has operated its own ambulance transport system since July 1, 2025, replacing a private provider after years of service gaps and city…
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…