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The Forge’s transformation nears completion with ‘exciting’ developments still on the horizon
The Forge, a new downtown shopping center replacing the former Liberty Plaza, opened to the public earlier this year with just a few stores in business. Now, the building is nearing capacity in time for the holiday season.
REPORTER’S COLUMN: UGM conversation illuminates forgotten Salem backyard trolley
Reporter Abbey McDonald spent a few hours talking to people in the lobby of the Union Gospel Mission. Among them was a longtime Salem resident who once had a working trolley system in his backyard.
Don Pancho moves to larger facility in former NORPAC plant
During a Wednesday ribbon cutting ceremony, Don Pancho, Reser’s Fine Foods and community leaders celebrated the opening of the Salem company’s brand new, 300,000 square food manufacturing facility.
Plans in motion to expand Willamette National Cemetery to Salem
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is looking at a $3 million, 307-acre southeast Salem property to possibly expand the Willamette National Cemetery, founded in 1950 just outside of Portland.
Local flight navigator among 2025 nominees for “Coolest Things Made in Oregon”
Garmin’s touch screen navigation system pioneered upgrades in flight navigation across the industry. It was designed and manufactured largely in Salem.
Community coalition hopes to preserve Salem’s Dome Building, open it to public use
The Dome Building, once part of the Oregon State Hospital, has been sitting vacant for years. A local group of nonprofits and elected officials believe it has potential as a home base for community services.
What to do in Salem from Sept. 25-Oct. 1: Haunted prison, Gilbert House event, night market
Events in Salem this week include a new art exhibit on Oaxacan culture, a community-led revival of Viva Salem and this season’s opening night of Mill Creek Haunted Prison.
McNary grad brings free screening of sex ed comedy film to Salem Cinema
Kyle Kuhns, who was born and raised in Keizer and spent evenings in high school in the seats of Salem Cinema, executive produced the new comedy “DOIN’ IT.” The local theater is hosting two free showings of the movie this week.
COLUMN: How to shop for Medicare coverage during open enrollment
Jim Sellers, former Oregon journalist and state agency employee, writes a regular column to help thousands in Salem deal with the confusing world of Medicare and federal benefits. He's available to answer your questions.