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At Salem Chamber, Business Leaders Warn of Tax Battles and Affordability Problems
Two days after Oregon's general election, business advocates gathering in Salem warned that employers could face another difficult legislative session. But the discussion at the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce revealed a concern extending beyond taxes and regulations:how to address the affordability crisis. At the Chamber's Nov. 5 Business Advocacy...
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Salem delays code change vote that could block Verrus data center
Dozens of people testified at a packed Salem City Council meeting Nov. 9 as council considered clarifying existing codes to bar the construction of AI data centers and hyperscale data centers. Due to the large amount of written testimony submitted the day of the meeting, City Attorney Dan Atchison proposed pushing deliberations and a possible vote until a special meeting on Nov. 12. Councilor Paul Tigan said the council heard from the community loud and clear and supported deliberating on Nov. 12 to consider all the testimony submitted. His motion to suspend the public hearing and conduct deliberations on Nov. 12 passed unanimously. A vote to clarify the code could set a possible roadblock for the Verrus data center planned in the Mill Creek Corporate Center. Hundreds of people testified against the Verrus data center and other AI data centers coming to the city. Opponents cited concerns over water usage, sound pollution, energy use and other environmental impacts. Verrus CEO Nelson Abramson said in written testimony that his company has spent several months meeting with neighborhood associations and would take their input into consideration. He said his company is offering to enter into a Community Benefits Agreement with Salem, enforced
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Ornament hunters can find Eugene-inspired VW bus in area forests
More than 350 locally crafted wooden ornaments will be hidden along more than 25 Oregon trails when the Willamette Valley's annual Ornament Hunt returns Nov. 20-Dec. 31. The ninth annual hunt is expanding beyond the Willamette National Forest, according to a news release. The Willamette Valley Visitors Association is organizing the event in partnership with Cascade Volunteers and the U.S. Forest Service. Ornaments will be placed along non-wilderness trails in the Willamette, Mt. Hood, Siuslaw and Umpqua national forests, Northwest Oregon Bureau of Land Management recreation areas and Milo McIver State Park. Each ornament comes with instructions for registering for a sweepstakes offering a two-day getaway in the Willamette Valley. “The Ornament Hunt has always been about helping people fall in love with our public lands, and this year we’re thrilled to bring that spirit to even more trails across the region,” WVVA Executive Director Tori Middelstadt said in the release. A complete list of participating trails will be available Nov. 20 at willamettevalley.org . This year's ornament features a VW bus Each year, organizers select a design intended to highlight an aspect of the region. “This year’s theme marks the expansion of more trails and celebrates exploring new places
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Cascade Girls Soccer Earns Seven All-League Honors in Season of Narrow Margins
TURNER, Ore. – Cascade High School’s girls soccer team finished three ranking spots short of the playoffs, but its season included comeback wins, closely contested league matches and seven All-League honorees. Parker Randall earned Goalkeeper of the Year recognition. Early nonleague losses to Thurston and Molalla tested the...
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Monmouth receives federal Opportunity Zone designation
MONMOUTH, Ore. — The city of Monmouth has received a federal Opportunity Zone designation that officials hope will encourage new investment and economic development. The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced the designation November 5. The federal Opportunity Zone program is designed to encourage long-term private investment in designated...
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Dundee Explores Funding Options for $608,000 Third Street Project
DUNDEE, Ore. — Dundee City Council discussed funding options for improvements to Third Street, adopted final assessments for the Alder Street Local Improvement District, and considered several other city matters during its Nov. 3 meeting. Dundee officials are working to assemble funding for a $607,910 package of Third Street...
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What Makes This HIDDEN Breakfast Spot a Must-Visit for Homemade Morning Favorites in Salem, OR
Salem has plenty of places to order breakfast, but Patty’s Off-Center Cafe gives the morning meal a personality of its own, pairing scratch-made favorites with the easygoing appeal of a neighborhood diner. Open since February 2015, this little restaurant has built its following around generous plates, homemade touches, and...