The West Salem Urban Renewal Agency, guided by the recommendations of the volunteer Redevelopment Advisory Board, has been on a mission to improve the West Salem area’s public spaces, building infrastructure and access to housing since 2001.  At their March 4 meeting, the West Salem Redevelopment Advisory Board (WSRAB) had an agenda that included public comment, updates from the City Council on projects relevant to the board, and a presentation about proposed improvements to

The Board of Commissioners held a public hearing considering a levy for future Polk County Fairgrounds operations. Bazaars, shows, 4-H club, the fair, and more could disappear from Polk County unless funding is found for the fairgrounds. The Polk County Board of Commissioners met Wednesday, February 11, for their regular meeting during which they held a public hearing considering an advisory question about a levy for the fairgrounds, and to hear other ideas on how to keep the

Here is a summary of many of the biggest changes in our taxes, although not all are represented. You can read more here: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/one-big-beautiful-bill-provisions   1. Raising the Standard Deduction- an increase of $1,000 for single filers to make it $15,750 for single filers and a $2,000 increase for married filing jointly which makes $31,500 for them. 2. Limitation on Itemized Deductions-  limits itemized deduction at 35% for those at 37% rate. 3.  Adop

Dear Friends and Neighbors, November was a very difficult time for people impacted by the federal government shutdown. The effects of the shutdown rippled through our economy, with federal employees furloughed or working without pay, and SNAP benefits significantly delayed for the 737,000 Oregonians who rely on them. The result is immense strain on families’ household budgets. Amidst uncertainty in Washington, D.C., I met with local leaders and food bank representatives about