The seven people killed and four injured were farm workers heading to homes in the Salem and Woodburn area.
ECONOMY
Over 300 Salem-area taxpayers each owe $50,000-plus to state
The state Revenue Department hopes to make people pay up by publishing a list of delinquent taxpayers on its website starting July 14. Residents of Marion and Polk counties recorded liens totaling nearly $48 million
Oregon economic forecast: More money for Legislature to spend, bigger ‘kicker’ tax rebate
The ongoing Republican Senate walkout leaves logistics of passing a budget an open question.
Travel Salem salutes those who make the “most Oregon part of Oregon”
A coalition rebuilding trails in the Santiam Canyon and Chemeketa’s student winemakers were among those honored at the annual tourism awards.
City to buy former Boise Cascade lot downtown in hopes of redevelopment
The property at 295 Commercial St S.E. was slated for a rehabilitation facility before the company decided the improvement wasn’t financially feasible. Salem will spend $3.5 million on the purchase.
See what’s being built in downtown Salem
Hundreds of apartments are under construction in Salem’s core, along with several projects to add new stores and businesses. Here’s a guide to what’s underway.
COLUMN: Salem sees better pandemic jobs recovery than other Oregon cities
Salem’s heavy employment in state government meant fewer lost jobs in 2020 – but hospitality and health care jobs still haven’t recovered to pre-pandemic levels, columnist Pamela Ferrara writes.
Plans revealed to turn shuttered cannery into lively riverfront complex
Up to 900 people could one day be living in apartments planned the now-defunct Truitt Brothers Cannery on Front Street. Developers plan housing, a food hall, brewery and possibly a soccer stadium.
Final day nears as Cooke Stationery prepares to put up ‘Closed’ sign for good
Customers are finding discounts on everything from pens to papers to maps as Cooke Stationery readies to shut down. The last day for the Salem business is Friday, April 28.
Salem-area unemployment rate stays flat in February
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 4.6% in February after steadily increasing since July 2022, according to state Employment Department data.