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Latest Oregon economic forecast shows up to $1.7 billion available for housing, addiction and more
Lawmakers were eagerly anticipating a state economic forecast as they fine-tune plans to spur housing production, boost homeless shelters and expand addiction treatment.
Oregon’s labor regulators ask for lawmakers’ help to tackle backlogs
An Oregon bottleneck of civil rights and wage claims has decreased, but workers still face long waits for help from the state agency tasked with enforcing labor laws.
COLUMN: What Oregon’s declining population means for workers
The Mid-Valley region will need about 28,530 workers over the next decade. Declining population could make that a challenge, writes columnist Pamela Ferrara.
BUILDING SALEM: Former Green Thumb storefront to become “Retro Electro” retail, apartments
An empty storefront downtown on Commercial Street and an adjoining lot opening on Electric Alley will be redeveloped into 16 apartments with two stores.
Avelo “pleased” with Salem airport performance, serving 13,000 passengers
Three months after the first commercial flight in over a decade took off from the Salem Municipal Airport, Avelo Airlines said most flights have been over 80% full. The airline hasn’t tapped a pool of money the city set aside to guarantee revenues.
Major developments in downtown Salem nearing completion
Two downtown affordable housing developments and a large apartment building are scheduled to open in 2024.
Wavra Farms opens winter farmers market in Salem
Wavra Farms & Nursery is running a weekly winter farmers market on Saturdays, with about 30 vendors, art classes and more.
Oregon’s labor bureau failed to collect nearly $5 million in wage theft claims since 2015
Oregon has struggled to hold employers accountable for their failure to pay workers, leaving millions in back wages and penalties uncollected.
Record need has Salem food pantries stretched thin
Despite low unemployment, Salem-area food pantries are serving more than 18,000 families per month - nearly double the number pre-Covid.