What a year! Our final look back at 2020 by our reporters and photographers
Lt. Jason Van Meter of the Salem Police Department embraces a protester at a rally held on Monday June 11, 2020, at the Capitol. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter)
Reporter Rachel Alexander, who covers education and nonprofits for Salem Reporter, lists her most memorable stories of the year, from the pandemic to fires to high school seniors.
Reporter Saphara Harrell, who covers local government at Salem Reporter, lists her most memorable stories of the year, including pieces about Covid, the wildfires that burned in the Santiam Canyon and demonstrations that have rocked the city in recent months.
Reporter Jake Thomas, who covers business and state government, lists his most notable stories that include protests, companies adapting to the pandemic and climate change measures.
PHOTOS: Salem Reporter’s favorite photos of the year
The staff at Salem Reporter selected a group of images that captured what it felt like to live through 2020, a year that most certainly will be remembered in history books.
PHOTOS: A photographer’s picks of the most revealing, rewarding scenes of 2020
Photographer Amanda Loman reviewed her assignments for Salem Reporter for 2020 and selected a sampling of the most important events and people she pictured through the year. She adds her comments on why the photos were important.
PHOTOS: Ron Cooper’s picks of the most revealing, rewarding scenes of 2020
Photographer Ron Cooper reviewed his work for Salem Reporter for 2020 and selected a sampling of the most important events and people. The veteran photojournalist explains the reason for his selections.
And a year-end word from our editor….
COLUMN: A year of big news – and a year coming with hope for Salem
COMMENTARY: The news team at Salem Reporter chronicled major stories in 2020, going beyond the press releases and numbers to dig into the facts. The year ahead holds promise for the community on several fronts.
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