Arc'teryx and Hot Topic will open new storefronts at Woodburn Premium Outlets this fall (joining Potato Corner’s grand opening near the Victoria's Secret and LOFT entrance along N.
Arney Road) and offer more fashion and outdoor options for shoppers.
Willamette Health Council received over $6 million as part of nearly $20 million in federal funding to boost rural healthcare access.
Projects include mobile medical vans, new healthcare jobs, and training in Marion and Polk counties (expanding local services).
Salem’s historic Lancaster Roth’s Fresh Market, operating nearly 60 years since 1965, will close as employees announced the change on Friday; customers saw signs with 30% off frozen foods and a cleared deli at the store at Center Street NE, marking the end of its green bow tie service legacy.
OMSI says a near total lunar eclipse will begin at moonrise on Aug.
27 in the Willamette Valley with 96% of the moon entering Earth’s shadow around 9:12 p.m.; forecasted clear skies in Salem advise viewers to avoid urban light pollution. This is the last major lunar event until 2028.
The Salem Housing Authority noted that the Section 8 waiting list has been closed for three years yet over 1,000 people still await housing vouchers, with funding provided by HUD (serving low-income housing needs).
Oregon insurance regulators approved premium hikes for health plans purchased through the state marketplace, which will raise costs for individuals and small businesses next year.
The agency allocated an extra $15 million for its reinsurance program + will explore enrollment caps to help keep market stability.
Mo Afshar, longtime owner of DaVinci Ristorante, died Wednesday night (Aug.
19) leaving a legacy of warmth that defined the downtown dining spot over 35 years. The restaurant is closed temporarily while his family plans to carry his legacy forward to serve a community that valued his welcoming spirit.
Marion County officials proposed new mental health treatment facility rules to undo state requirements they say endanger staff and patients.
The proposal, introduced on Aug. 19, has opened a public comment period to gather community input.
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