On May 23, the Marion County Budget Committee met to discuss the proposed $689 million fiscal year 2023-24 budget. The committee is composed of three county commissioners and three citizen.....
Construction bills in an Oregon legislative session are typically focused on prevailing wage, apprenticeship, and public contracting. However, this year dollars in federal spending bills com...
The primary races in Oregon concluded on May 17th, marking significant political shifts, particularly for the gubernatorial race featuring Tina Kotek, Christine Drazan, and Betsy Johnson. Sa...
George Grabenhorst, Senior Advisor at SVN Commercial Advisors LLC, has received the prestigious 2023 Oregon State REALTOR of the Year Award, in recognition of his exceptional leadership, pro...
The Salem Chamber of Commerce recently awarded Chane Griggs the prestigious First Citizens Award, recognizing her exceptional accomplishments as a servant leader in the community. Griggs has...
The political stalemate in the Oregon Senate is showing no signs of breaking in time for a normal conclusion to the 2023 Legislative Session. If anything, leadership is moving further...
The content outlines various events organized by the Salem Chamber of Commerce and other local organizations in June, highlighting dates, times, locations, and admission fees. Events include...
Every day presents its own unique set of challenges and opportunities. As someone deeply embedded in the restaurant business, taking on the responsibility of a City Council seat was no...
DATE TIME LOCATION EVENT 3-Oct 5:30PM - 8:30PM Council Chambers555 Liberty St. SE, 240Salem, Oregon 97301 Planning Commission 4-Oct 5:30PM - 7:30PM Venti's Cafe + Taphouse 2840 Commercial St...
Kyle Brouse, an Insurance Agent at Salem Insurance Agency, defines leadership as selflessly prioritizing others for the community's benefit. He is proud of overcoming self-doubt, embracing p...
Exploring the positive and negative effects of urban renewal areas and the North Gateway Urban Renewal Area Strategic Project Grant Program Urban renewal areas (URAs) have become an essentia...
In August, Oregon maintained a steady unemployment rate of 3.4%, while national figures rose to 3.8%. Although nonfarm payrolls decreased by 1,200 jobs, the leisure and hospitality sectors g...
National Hire a Veteran Day, observed on July 25th, highlights the challenges faced by returning military personnel, including unemployment and mental health issues. Founded by veteran Dan C...
Western Oregon University (WOU) has launched two undergraduate certificate programs in American Sign Language (ASL) studies, aimed at enhancing ASL proficiency in the workforce. The programs...
SALEM — Growing up in a single-family home with nine siblings, Gregg Peterson watched his mother's unyielding determination to provide for her family. It was this observation that instille...
Salem-Keizer introduced new Superintendent Andrea Castaneda this summer, and she quickly made an impression on the community. Within her first 100 days in office, her focus was on board rela...
Engagement, whether positive or negative, is significant, with “anti-fans†increasingly prevalent in pop culture and businesses. These individuals build communities around their dislike,...
The essence of a functioning democracy lies in citizen engagement and trust in elected officials, built on transparency and respect. Salem faces a crucial special election regarding a payrol...
Oregon broke new ground last week with the announcement that Legacy Health System, a private healthcare provider, would "merge" with the state-sponsored Oregon Health & Science University. W...
Approximately 50 women business owners gathered in Salem to share their challenges and support each other, leading to the formation of Fuel the Flame. They launched the Boss Ladies event ser...