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Woodburn area farmworkers targeted by ICE, advocates say
Federal officers took three men and one woman into custody on the way to their farm jobs Thursday.
Local leaders encourage Salinas to protect vulnerable communities in Salem as food assistance cuts loom
At a roundtable with U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas Wednesday, a group of Salem advocates, a business owner and others discussed federal cuts to food assistance programs that will slash benefits for more than 162,000 households in Marion and Polk counties, according to 2023 Census data.
Tax cuts in Trump’s bill could cost Oregon nearly $1B in revenue over next 2 years, state analysis says
Oregon's income tax system is closely linked to the federal system, meaning changes to federal deductions and exemptions affect what the state collects.
In tense meeting with Cherriots, business leaders express frustration, concern over proposed payroll tax
Business owners met with Cherriots leadership Thursday to discuss a proposed tax on Salem and Keizer businesses that will fund service expansion and bigger transit projects. Many attendees voiced frustration and concern over the tax and questioned how much the tax revenue will improve the agency.
With new location and owner, Harvest Music gives Salem a place to find vinyl and CD treasures
Harvest Music has reopened in West Salem, nearly two years after the death of longtime owner Brian Cossack. Its new owner, Ron Caton, hopes to make the new space a community gathering spot for music lovers.
Oregon airports to receive $5 million worth in federal grants for upgrades
Salem's McNary Field is getting a $245,000 federal grant to fix a paved taxiway.
Marion County hit hardest by ODOT layoffs, losing engineering, information staff
One in three laid off transportation department workers is based in Marion County, where the agency’s headquarters are located.
With Avelo exiting Salem, aviation advocates pivot to recruiting new airline
Salem city councilors will discuss the future of air travel at the city-owned airport in August after Avelo Airlines ceases operations. Efforts to recruit a new airline will likely require further subsidies.
COLUMN: What unemployment numbers tell us about Salem’s economy
COLUMN: When unemployment rates are low, job seekers are more likely to have barriers to becoming employed. These may include lack of education, lack of work experience or job skills, and problems with transportation, child care, housing, and having been incarcerated.