The Oregon Diner Serving A Morning Omelet Locals Call Perfection
The morning hum of conversation mixes with the sizzle of eggs on the grill and the smell of coffee that never stops pouring. Every booth feels familiar, every plate served with care. In Salem, Oregon Sybil’s Omelettes has turned breakfast into an art form, mastering the balance between comfort and...
Capital Lumber relocates to new facility in Donald, OR
Capital Lumber has relocated to a new, upgraded facility in Donald, OR. The move represents Capital’s continued growth and commitment to better serving customers throughout the region. The new location offers approximately 110,000 square feet of warehouse space on over 8 acres, featuring a modern office, spacious...
Beneath the Bines: The Multicultural Roots of the Pacific Northwest Hop Harvest
“My dad gave me advice 60 years ago: The day that you think you’re any better than the lowest man on the job is the day you start going backwards.”. Bill Coleman represents the fifth of seven generations of the Coleman hop-growing family in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. Health concerns may have “retired” him from...
Drive-thru Sherwood Chick-fil-A sets opening date this week
For those craving chicken sandwiches, waffle fries and lemonade, the long-awaited opening of the Sherwood Chick-fil-A has arrived. The national chain will open its drive-thru-only restaurant at 6:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, at 16280 S.W. Langer Drive in Sherwood Plaza. “For the past 15 years, my wife and I have...
Lebanon High Named Finalist for $1 Million Stadium Makeover
Lebanon High School, Oregon’s sole finalist in T-Mobile’s $1 million 5G Lights contest, seeks community votes to rebuild its deteriorating Heath Stadium by Oct. 24. Lebanon, OR. — Heath Stadium, a community landmark since 1957, could soon get a major overhaul thanks to a national contest sponsored by T-Mobile and the...
Oregon man accused of throwing water bottle at feds during ICE protest; wife claims...
Video shows tensions flaring outside of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in South Portland as federal officers moved to clear demonstrators from the driveway, clashing with the protesters.
Salem man sentenced to over 32 years in prison for deadly shooting during armed...
SALEM, Ore. — A Salem man was sentenced to more than 32 years behind bars for a 2020 shooting and armed robbery that left one man dead and another person seriously injured. Arturo Mendez-Perez, 24, pleaded guilty to one count of first-degree attempted murder and two counts of first-degree robbery.
Salem woman sentenced for mail theft ring with 600+ victims
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A West Salem woman was sentenced on Friday for her role in a large-scale mail theft, fraud and forgery operation — leading to more than 600 victims of the scheme, authorities announced. The Polk County District Attorney’s Office said 32-year-old Ashley Audrianna Wood was sentenced to six years...
Salem Closes $17.7 Million Budget Gap Without Payroll Tax
Less than a year ago, Salem’s financial forecast showed the city headed for a $17.7 million shortfall in its General Fund for the 2026 fiscal year. City staff warned that the gap would force tough decisions on services and staffing. City leaders said the gap has been closed. Instead...
Episode 16: Black Bear Diner Comes to Salem: Amber Dizon’s Vision & Journey
In this episode of the Salem Business Journal Podcast, we sit down with Amber Dizon, franchise owner and driving force behind the newest Black Bear Diner location in Salem, Oregon. Amber shares how her family’s journey with Black Bear began back in 2004, when her parents left their high-tech careers...

















