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COLUMN: Job growth slows, but Salem fares better than Portland, Eugene
COLUMN: Job growth slows, but Salem fares better than Portland, Eugene
COLUMN: Job growth slows, but Salem fares better than Portland, Eugene

Published on: 10/23/2025

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Salem has seen steady job growth from pre-pandemic levels, but local unemployment is ticking up, writes columnist Pamela Ferrara.

News Source : https://www.salemreporter.com/2025/10/23/column-job-growth-slows-but-salem-fares-better-than-portland-eugene/

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