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647 stories · Updated automatically as reporting is publishedIn Oregon's competitive gubernatorial race, voters in Marion and Polk counties, especially Salem, will influence party majorities in the legislature. Democrats have held power for a decade,...
Salem Business JournalA survey of 3,351 job seekers reveals that resumes are, on average, 73% accurate in Oregon, slightly above the national rate of 72%. Finance applicants tend to have the lowest accuracy at 34...
Salem Business JournalThe Mid-Willamette Valley Homeless Alliance in Salem has launched a comprehensive plan to tackle chronic homelessness among unsheltered adults in the Marion-Polk region, where 62% are affect...
Salem Business JournalThe residential real estate market is still active despite cooling compared to previous years, with low inventory at 2.6 months. This is a favorable time for seniors to sell, leveraging home...
Salem Business JournalOn November 26th, the Salem Main Street Association will host a Winter Holiday kickoff with a parade and tree lighting to enhance downtown's festive spirit and support local businesses. Emph...
Salem Business JournalAlfredo Mendez and Liliana Perez founded El Torito Meat Market in McMinnville 20 years ago, growing it into a prominent Mexican market in Oregon with seven locations. Originally a meat marke...
Salem Business JournalLast month, California’s Air Resources Board voted to ban new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035, prompting Oregon to consider similar rules. While aimed at reducing emissions and improving...
Salem Business JournalOregon's top newspapers are facing significant challenges, including layoffs and closures, exemplified by Guard's 400 job cuts and the impending shutdown of the Catholic Sentinel. Labor shor...
Salem Business JournalFarmland offers a finite and essential resource with consistent returns, often outperforming inflation and equities. Platforms like AcreTrader are democratizing farmland investments, previou...
Salem Business JournalThe Boys & Girls Club of Salem inaugurated its Epping Homestead Branch on September 28, targeting an underserved Northeast Salem area. This eighth branch will serve over 200 local child...
Salem Business JournalAs inflation rises and elections approach, Americans focus on money-saving strategies, including tax plans. In 2018, they paid $3.3 trillion in federal taxes and $950.5 billion in state taxe...
Salem Business JournalInflation has overtaken Covid as the primary concern for Americans, triggering panic due to rising prices and stagnant wages. Many, including 27% of Oregonians, are making unnecessary purcha...
Salem Business JournalA task force released a draft report proposing a comprehensive statewide health insurance plan for Oregon, eliminating various costs and funded by federal revenue and new taxes. If approved,...
Salem Business JournalStarting in 2023, Oregon will implement a Paid Family Medical Leave program, allowing workers to apply for paid leave starting September. This law, passed in 2019, enables up to 12 weeks of...
Salem Business JournalMarco Polo Global Restaurant in Salem is under new ownership after 21 years, with Patty Pakulak taking over from retiring owners Jackey and Cathay Cheung. Pakulak, a former employee for 12 y...
Salem Business JournalAs costs rise, checking with your insurance provider can uncover discounts and ensure adequate coverage. Evaluate available discounts, update your policy for life changes, confirm your home'...
Salem Business JournalThe Oregon State Capitol Foundation is initiating a search for missing portraits of former governors in Oregon to preserve state history. Many portraits were lost in a 1935 fire, while other...
Salem Business JournalJose Gonzalez's journey from a strawberry picker to the founding president of the Latino Business Alliance exemplifies resilience. He overcame personal and economic challenges, including the...
Salem Business Journal“The Rehearsal†on HBO features Nathan Fielder helping people prepare for significant life events through simulations. Other notable projects include Laika's “Wildwood,†Guillermo de...
Salem Business JournalThe September Economic and Revenue Forecast revealed an expected gross general fund revenue of $27.9 billion for the 2021-23 biennium, surpassing previous estimates. Despite continued revenu...
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