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.
ECONOMY
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.
Pioneer Trust Bank will keep focus on community under fourth-generation president
Brad Compton recently took over Pioneer Trust Bank as president, making him the fifth in his family to run the bank since it opened a century ago.
COLUMN: A closer look at food inflation
Columnist Pamela Ferrara looks at why food prices rose so much over the past two years, and what might be ahead for Salem shoppers.
Early child care shortages in Oregon costing parents jobs, survey finds
More than 40% of parents responding to a Portland State University survey said they or their partner quit, declined or changed jobs due to child care challenges.