Category Business
Salem Health in talks to acquire Stayton hospital
Officials at Santiam Hospital & Clinics confirmed Friday that talks with Salem Health were underway. The Stayton hospital is one of only three independent hospitals still operating in Oregon. The impact of any merger isn’t clear.
Budget cuts threaten Oregon program for helping people get jobs after prison
A recently expanded novel program for providing one-on-one career coaching, job fairs behind bars and support for people after release is at risk of ending due to state budget cuts.
City of Salem sues Rudy’s Steakhouse for over $88,000 in unpaid rent, fees
The city of Salem recently filed a lawsuit against the former Rudy’s Steakhouse and its owner Robert Kunke for close to $89,000, according to civil court records. The lawsuit accuses Kunke and his business of not paying 13 months of rent for its main downtown space.
Unemployment rose in half the states in September, worst in Oregon
Oregon reported the largest increase in unemployment over the past year, and has one of the highest unemployment rates in the country.
New group seeks to improve local business environment through work with government
A new business initiative led by Salem attorney Mark Hoyt was unveiled during a Salem Area Chamber of Commerce event on Monday. The group hopes to benefit the community by working with government on behalf of local businesses.
Gov. Kotek, lawmakers call for streamlined permit, land use rules amid concern for Oregon business
The one area of consensus between lawmakers on the left and right during the annual Oregon Leadership Summit appeared to be easing the regulatory burden facing businesses.
New vintage toy store opens in Salem after months of anticipation
Subatomic Vintage Toys opened Wednesday morning, after a little over a year of hiding thousands of toys behind a glass door covered in cardboard. The store sells vintage toys from Star Wars, Barbie, Hot Wheels and more.
Oregon governor targets permitting reform, global trade in new ‘prosperity roadmap’
Gov. Tina Kotek will also create a new Prosperity Council and a role for a ‘prosperity officer’ in the executive branch to coordinate statewide economic development.
Newport business works to reduce Oregon’s fish waste
Local Ocean Seafoods has evolved from serving local fish to upcycling scraps.