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Decision Snapshot (Click here) What Changed More than 50 Oregon laws took effect June 5, including several that affect how businesses handle rent payments, lending, ticket sales, home-care wages and...
Decision Snapshot (Click here) What Happened Salem Academy Christian Schools broke ground on a major expansion at its Lancaster Drive campus. Who Is Leading The Build Rich Duncan Construction, a...
Decision Snapshot (Click here) Current Leader Micki Varney leads Chris Cummings by five votes in the Ward 8 Salem City Council race. Vote Count Varney has 3,514 votes. Cummings has...
Decision Snapshot (Click here) The Main Question How can parents keep kids active during summer without turning movement into another chore? The Challenge Screens are now competing for children’s attention...
Decision Snapshot (Click here) "` Top Honor Pioneer Trust Bank was named Business of the Year by the Salem Chamber of Commerce. Why Pioneer Trust Bank Was Recognized The Chamber...
Decision Snapshot (Click here) What Happened Urban Air opened its first Oregon location in Salem, bringing a new indoor family entertainment center to Lancaster Drive. Where It Opened The new...
Decision Snapshot (Click here) What changed Bricks & Minifigs is now publicly pushing back with records it says challenge the viral $200,000 Lego theft narrative. What BAM provided The company...
Decision Snapshot (Click here) What happened? A federal judge issued a new order in the long-running Mink/Bowman case, changing limits tied to Oregon State Hospital competency restoration. Who could be...
Decision Snapshot (Click here) The main takeaway Cloudy Oregon days still expose skin to ultraviolet radiation, especially UVA rays that contribute to long-term skin damage and visible aging. Why clouds...
Decision Snapshot (Click here) What happened Oregon’s latest economic forecast shows slower statewide growth, but Salem’s job market has held up better than much of the state. Why it matters...
Decision Snapshot (Click here) What happened? Central Oregon’s 2026 Point-in-Time Count showed a 19.1% drop in homelessness, falling from 2,108 people to 1,706. Why it matters for Salem The decline...
Decision Snapshot (Click here) What happened Deanna Gwyn lost her re-election bid for Salem City Council Ward 4 to challenger Dave Inbody. Why it matters The race highlighted how outside...
