The Urban Development Department is reviewing plans for the city-owned "Block 45," a 1.1 acre block which sits next to Pringle Creek and Riverfront Park in south downtown. Applications closed Nov. 5, and the city expects to announce a finalist in 2025.
City officials declined to give Salem Reporter the names of developers who applied, saying they are still reviewing plans and that details of applications are confidential until the city completes selection.
We've filed a public records request for the proposals and will keep you posted as we learn more about major plans for Salem's development.
Here's some of today's news. You can read all our latest coverage anytime on our website.
The National Weather Service predicts up to 2 inches of rain in Salem will fall through Thursday, along with strong gusts of wind. The rain could potentially flood low-lying areas…
ProPublica received records of personal property collected during homeless encampment removals in 14 cities. Among the items taken were passports, seizure medication, baby photos and survival gear.
Bill Amos founded NW Alpine in 2010 to make high-quality clothes for mountaineers that upheld his environmental and labor values. Now, he wants to grow a new Salem retail store…
We will publish a guide to local retailers on Friday, Nov. 29. There is no cost for participation, but here’s what we need from your business:
Name, address, hours, phone, website
One gift item described + price – 3 sentences or so.
If possible, a photo of the gift.
Item should be in stock at your store
Gift certificates – do you offer them?
To have your item included, send an email to [email protected] by noon Monday, Nov. 25.
So, Salem business owners, tell shoppers: What have you got?
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