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222 stories · Updated automatically as reporting is publishedSALEM, Ore. – July 29, 2025 – The Salem City Council took decisive action on Monday, July 28, 2025, unanimously declaring a state of emergency for its municipal water system....
Salem Business JournalSALEM, Ore. — Downtown Salem is undergoing a period of accelerated change, as a wave of private development projects reshapes the city’s urban core alongside renewed public-sector focus on s...
Salem Business JournalThe City of Salem's sign department, tasked with ensuring public safety and maintaining the "neat, clean, orderly, and attractive appearance of the community" , finds itself at the center of...
Salem Business JournalThe thin asphalt ribbons that make up Oregon's regional airports are more than just runways; they are lifelines in a state known for its harsh and dramatic topography. They serve...
Salem Business JournalSALEM, Ore. — Avelo Airlines will end all commercial operations in Oregon later this year, with its final departure from Salem scheduled for August and a broader West Coast wind-down...
Salem Business JournalThe state's nine federally recognized tribes will now have the authority to create and oversee their own early learning initiatives thanks to a historic bill passed by Oregon lawmakers. A...
Salem Business JournalDanielle Bethell, a Marion County commissioner with deep ties to local business and civic institutions, has entered the 2026 race for Oregon governor, highlighting a platform shaped by hands...
Salem Business JournalSalem’s Civic Center, a fixture in Oregon’s capital since the early 1970s, is about to undergo a long-anticipated transformation. Designed in the New Brutalist style and listed on the Nation...
Salem Business JournalThe 2025 Oregon Legislative Session may be winding down, but Chris Eyler, Vice President of Congressional and Public Affairs for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, says business is starting to...
Salem Business JournalViolet Wilson has seen it many times. A longtime property manager in Salem, Wilson has confronted the nightmare of the squatter. She remembers vividly one incident when a tenant moved...
Salem Business JournalMore than 80 people testified in-person on a contentious bill that would establish a new board under the Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) tasked with setting minimum pay and...
Salem Business JournalIn recent years, the U.S. fire truck manufacturing industry has seen significant consolidation, leading to a market dominated by a few key players. This trend has raised concerns about risin...
Salem Business JournalTen years ago, Oregon initiated a pilot program to test a pay-by-mile — or road usage — fee as a future replacement for the gas tax as a primary source...
Salem Business JournalMarion County can expect some major increases to their waste rates beginning in January 2025. The medical rate proposed increase beginning on January 1 is substantial. For example, the curre...
Salem Business JournalThe recent election allows continued representation in House District 21. Key legislative focuses include implementing Measure 110 reforms for addiction recovery, addressing homelessness thr...
Salem Business JournalAs 2024 ends, the author reflects on their time as a Salem City Councilor, expressing bittersweet feelings about stepping away. They emphasize the importance of remaining engaged in the comm...
Salem Business JournalOregon House Democratic Leader Ben Bowman emphasized the importance of effective government in fostering economic growth during the Oregon Leadership Summit. Both parties are exploring strat...
Salem Business JournalIn January, Democrats will have a supermajority in the Oregon Legislature, allowing tax changes without Republican support. Business leaders are urged to proactively engage with legislators...
Salem Business JournalOregon Housing and Community Services announced a $165 million investment to address the affordable housing shortage, supporting eight developments that will create over 550 homes. The initi...
Salem Business JournalThe Oregon Division of Financial Regulation warns against "affinity fraud," an investment scam exploiting trust within close groups. Fraudsters often infiltrate community organizations, misl...
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