Category Business
Co-founder acquires full ownership of Salem Reporter
Full ownership of Salem Reporter, the city's all-digital news source, is now in the hands of Les Zaitz, a co-founder and Oregon journalist for more than 50 years.
Federal judges side with Oregon in striking down tariffs imposed by President Trump
New tariffs imposed on nearly all imports into the U.S. since April were struck down Wednesday by three federal judges in the U.S. Court of International Trade in New York City. The judges ruled in favor of Oregon and 11 other states in their suit, as well…
New Willamette Valley Vineyards CEO wants to build area’s largest winery into national brand
Founder Jim Bernau is stepping back from his role at Willamette Valley Vineyards, bringing in Wine.com founder and longtime friend Mike Osborn to lead the largest vineyard in the Salem area.
In Salem speech, top U.S. business lobby group lays out data on tariff harm in Oregon
Reversing or carving out exemptions to tariffs enacted by President Donald Trump are a top focus of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, an executive told Salem business leaders in a presentation Monday.
Federal chaos leaves Oregon’s economic outlook sluggish, uncertain, short hundreds of millions
Oregon lawmakers will have nearly $756 million less than they anticipated to spend in next two years, according to state’s May revenue forecast.
Regal closing Salem’s Cinebarre, but owners plan to reopen after renovation
Salem Center’s owners have secured an independent operator to run the seven-screen movie theater downtown. They plan to remodel it to include recliner seats and modern projectors.
COLUMN: Construction jobs expected to grow in Salem, while manufacturing declines
Construction employment fluctuates with the economy, but is on an upward trend, writes columnist Pamela Ferrara. Manufacturing jobs for both food and durable goods has fallen steadily for decades.
Developers plan vibrant hub on open land in heart of Keizer
Clutch Industries is planning a large development in Keizer to include housing, business and retail space.
Oregon companies suffering under Trump tariffs, business leaders tell governor
At a roundtable hosted by Gov. Tina Kotek, more than a dozen business leaders described a dire situation under President Trump’s tariff wars and said consumers would soon feel the pain.