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Unanimous "Yes": Salem Council Votes to End Downtown Business Parking Tax
Updated Tuesday, January 27, 2026:
In a decisive move for the downtown business district, the Salem City Council voted unanimously on Monday night (January 26) to advance a plan to repeal the down…
Things to do in Salem, Oregon // January 23 – 25, 2026
Looking for something fun and local? Here’s what’s going on in Salem this weekend.
YF&R Communications Boot Camp
The YF&R Communications Boot Camp is a three-day trainin…
Earth Angel Wellness Salem Oregon: Where Medical Weight Loss Meets Whole-Body Wellness
When Lacey Landecho talks about wellness, she is not speaking from theory or trends. She is speaking from lived experience.
Earth Angel Wellness in Salem was born out of a deeply personal health j…
Finders Keepers Unique Boutique LLC Grows Community Connections in Downtown Salem
Finders Keepers Unique Boutique LLC in Salem did not happen overnight. It grew slowly, intentionally, and with a lot of heart. After ten years in business, owners Tony and Bryn Martinez have created …
Bringing Books Home: How a Willamette Alumna Is Helping Oregon’s Youngest Readers Get a Stronger Start
Across Oregon, too many kids are starting school already behind when it comes to reading. Nearly two-thirds of children aren’t meeting third-grade literacy benchmarks, which creates a gap that can …
Radiant Wellness in Salem, OR: Helping the Community Heal, Relax, and Feel Their Best
In Salem, Oregon, there is a growing conversation around wellness that goes beyond quick fixes and surface-level care. At Radiant Wellness, LLC, owner Teresa Lulay is offering something different: a …
Things to do in Salem, Oregon // January 16 – 18, 2026
Looking for weekend plans? There’s a lot happening around Salem this weekend.
Firepit Friday
Kick off the weekend with a cozy night at RH Wines! The firepit will be crackling, the wine w…
Salem Mayoral Candidates Face Off in Wide-Ranging Public Forum
The business community and local residents packed a recent Salem mayoral forum hosted by the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce to hear directly from Julie Hoy, the city’s incumbent mayor, and Vanessa …
New Restaurants in the Salem Area You Need to Try
Updated January 12, 2026.
Salem, Oregon’s dining scene continues to grow in all the right ways. Over the past several months, we’ve seen longtime favorites expand, new concepts take root, and …
Benefits of Coworking Spaces for Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners
Since the early 2000s, coworking spaces have become a game-changer for many entrepreneurs and freelancers. These shared environments provide more than just desk space and WiFi—they can also encoura…