Category Business
Wells Fargo to lay off 147 Salem employees after Christmas, close office
Wells Fargo announced Monday that it will lay off 147 employees at its Salem call center by Dec. 26. The building is expected to become a home for alternative education programs for the Salem-Keizer School District.
Salem ice cream shop feeds community as SNAP payments lapse
On Any Sundae turned one of its dining room tables into a miniature food pantry, in light of the November pause on food assistance payments. Anyone in need can come pick up free food or drop off donations during open hours.
Oregon Treasury reducing public pension investments in private equity
After criticism that the Oregon Investment Council overinvested public pension dollars in private equity funds, Treasurer Steiner is calling for a strategy shift.
For Salem SNAP recipients, loss of benefits means stress, worse health
Some Salem families who rely on federal food benefits to eat are looking for ways to help others struggling more, while others said they're contemplating visiting food pantries.
How to help people or get food in Salem as SNAP benefits are delayed
From food drives to mutual aid efforts, here’s where Salem people are coming together to help feed each other.
Increased ICE presence takes a toll on Oregon’s Latino businesses
Oregon Latino-owned businesses are innovating ways to help customers, employees feel safe.
Rudy’s Steakhouse fails to pay debts as city officials request thousands, records show
After the city of Salem locked Robert Kunke and staff out of Rudy’s Steakhouse in April, officials have spent months requesting payment from the restaurant, which owes almost $89,000.
Salem real estate group backs out of plans to buy former JC Penney
Local investors announced Monday they were pulling out of purchasing the former JC Penney building after evaluations found the building needs "significant investment.” The store is owned by a Portland developer and has been vacant since JC Penney closed in 2020.
Construction kicks off for new downtown Salem apartment complex
Developers broke ground last week on a new 105-unit downtown Salem apartment complex, the Citizen Apartments, slated to open spring 2027. The lot was once Salem City Hall.