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An East Coast development firm – and its co-founder with Oregon roots – are betting big on Salem.
Decades ago, Aaron Stickney helped develop Bend’s Old Mill District shopping center. He sees a similar opportunity in Salem now with the transformation of the old Truitt Brothers cannery on Northeast Front Street.
Reporter Joe Siess talked to the developer, now based in West Linn, about why he’s taking over the $150 million project after a previous development firm dropped out.
Here’s some of today’s news. Head to our website anytime for the latest in Salem local news.
SilverSphere Capital, a New Jersey-based development firm, has stepped in to redevelop a defunct central Salem cannery along the city’s riverfront after the project was stalled. The first phase of…
While prices at the pump creep higher for Oregon residents, Cherriots, the city of Salem, the Salem-Keizer School District and Polk County are paying more to keep public vehicles on…
Salem Reporter Town Hall will spotlight those running for city council and one councilor seeking to become Salem’s next mayor. The free public event is Tuesday, March 31.
The city of Salem has spent at least $5 million on a high-profile effort to develop a major downtown property which still faces gasoline contamination, financing hurdles and no construction…
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