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Salem Fire Open House Draws About 300 to Station 6

Families toured fire engines, handled equipment and met Salem firefighters during the Oct. 3 event. Another open house is scheduled for Oct. 24 in West Salem.

Kotek Gives Oregon a ‘B’ on Business; Scorecard Puts State at No. 42

Oregon ranks near the bottom nationally for business friendliness and cost of doing business, even as Gov. Tina Kotek argues the state is moving in the right direction.

Kotek Defends Four-Year Record as Drazan Presses Case for Change in First 2026 Debate

Four years ago, Tina Kotek and Christine Drazan asked Oregonians to choose between two competing visions for the state. Thursday night, they met again. But this time, the question was differ...

SEDCOR Honors 11 Mid-Valley Businesses, Leaders and Projects

The 2026 awards recognized businesses, entrepreneurs, manufacturers and partnerships from across Salem and the Mid-Willamette Valley.

Salem Housing Authority Can Start Issuing More Vouchers Again

The agency says it paid about $3.17 million in housing assistance last month after federal officials lifted funding restrictions.

Salem Delays Front Street Rezoning as Industrial Use Collides With Riverfront Plans

The 1.43-acre property at 1505 Front Street NE sits between Salem’s industrial past and a long-term push for housing, businesses and redevelopment along the Willamette River.

Salem Council Leans Toward Tiered Operations Fee for Businesses

The city is considering a formula based on business activity and building size, but no new rates were approved Wednesday.

Salem Cannery Back on the Market as Project Approvals Near Expiration

SilverSphere Capital says it will wait until after the November elections before deciding whether to make major investments in Oregon, while a new filing seeks more time for key Cannery appr...

Salem Enacts 120-Day Moratorium on Data Center Development

Salem Diesel Prices Hit Record High

The average price of diesel reached about $6.77 a gallon Friday, adding another cost pressure for Salem businesses that depend on trucks, deliveries and equipment.

Roto-Rooter Park Adds Three-Month Roller Rink After Baseball Season

The Keizer stadium will host public skating from Oct. 2 through New Year’s Eve, with most sessions priced at $10 including skate rental.

Salem Data Center Moratorium Would Not Stop Verrus Review

The pending Oakline at Mill Creek application would remain subject to Oregon land-use rules even if Salem adopts a temporary pause on data center development.

Salem Adds $1.37 Million to Casa Loma After Split Vote

The additional bond money will pay eligible public infrastructure costs for the planned 279-unit affordable housing development, leaving about $5.1 million in Salem’s housing fund.

Marion County Workers Authorize Strike as Contract Fight Escalates

SEIU 503 members are preparing for picketing as disagreements over wages and health care costs remain unresolved.

Pitch Willamette Returns to Salem, Applications Close Sept. 14

Ten startups will advance to a live pitch before local investors Oct. 2 in downtown Salem. Oregon founders now have until Monday, Sept. 14, to apply for Pitch Willamette, a…

Salem Opens New Financing Program for Commercial Property Upgrades

Salem commercial property owners now have a new financing option for costly building upgrades, with applications opening Wednesday for the city’s new Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energ...

Who Are We Really Holding Accountable?

Oregon’s new Education Accountability Act puts attendance under the microscope. But who actually has the power to change it?

Santiam Hospital Joins Salem Health as Affiliation Takes Effect

USDA Backs $5.85M Hubbard Manufacturing Deal, Preserving 75 Jobs

Habaneros Marks 25 Years in Salem With Mariachi, Food Contests and a Packed Celebration