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In December 2023, Marion and Polk Counties saw a seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 3.8%, slightly up from its rate of 3.6% in November according to the state employment department. That’s an improvement from 2022, though, which had a rate of 4.8%.
“With December’s gains, employment is up 5.5% or 9,600 jobs above the prepandemic employment level in February 2020,” said Regional Economist Patrick O’Connor in a news release.
Over 4,200 more people were working in the area than in December 2022, according to the agency. See graphs of Salem’s unemployment data here.
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Evidence was recently unsealed in the criminal case involving a DEA agent who ran a stop sign and caused a collision that killed a Salem cyclist. The records provided new…
5 Feb 2024
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Evidence was recently unsealed in the criminal case involving a DEA agent who ran a stop sign and caused a collision that killed a Salem cyclist. The records provided new…
5 Feb 2024
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The Oregon Department of Justice, acting on behalf of Marion County prosecutors, says the criminal charge against a DEA agent accused of killing a cyclist belongs in state court. The…
5 Feb 2024
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The Oregon Department of Justice, acting on behalf of Marion County prosecutors, says the criminal charge against a DEA agent accused of killing a cyclist belongs in state court. The…
5 Feb 2024
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For the past six years, Salem refugees have learned English and woodworking skills at Sparrow Furniture, moving on to careers throughout the community. The store announced its closure last week,…
5 Feb 2024
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For the past six years, Salem refugees have learned English and woodworking skills at Sparrow Furniture, moving on to careers throughout the community. The store announced its closure last week,…
5 Feb 2024
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Lawmakers kicked off the 2024 legislative session in Salem Monday morning. The short session runs 35 days.
5 Feb 2024
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Lawmakers kicked off the 2024 legislative session in Salem Monday morning. The short session runs 35 days.
5 Feb 2024
FREE TICKETS – TOWN HALL ON GUN VIOLENCE
Salem Reporter’s Town Hall on Gun Violence will be at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, at the Elsinore.
The Town Hall planned in January was canceled because of weather. This is free and open to the public but you will need a ticket.
At the Town Hall, experts will share the facts about surging gun violence in the community. This powerful program will pull back the curtains on this safety threat – and share how you can make a difference. This is a place for you as a citizen to help solve a community challenge.
The team at Salem Reporter invites you to join us for an extraordinary evening.
DATE/TIME: 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15. Doors open at 5 p.m.
LOCATION: Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St. S.E.
FREE TICKETS: Available online
LEARN MORE: Editor’s note
QUESTIONS: Email Editor Les Zaitz – [email protected].
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