Abbey McDonald
Abbey McDonald joined the Salem Reporter in 2022. She previously worked as the business reporter at The Astorian, where she covered labor issues, health care and social services. A University of Oregon grad, she has also reported for the Malheur Enterprise, The News-Review and Willamette Week.
White oaks, soil get a needed break at Bush’s Pasture Park
Taller grass and more mulch are among the recent changes in the upper area of Bush’s Pasture Park. They’re signs of a ‘no-mow’ effort by parks staff to strengthen historic white oak trees and revitalize the soil.
Summer dig zeroes in on Salem’s lost Indian Manual Labor Training School
An open house on Friday, June 13, at Willamette University shared the latest leads in an excavation looking for the foundation of a historic building once used by Methodist missionaries to force Indigenous children to work.
Salem Swim Club builds back Salem’s swimming programs, one meet at a time
Salem Swim Club is working to teach local kids how to become competitive swimmers, and to have fun while doing it.
Inside Out 2, Wicked, among Movies in the Park this summer
The City of Salem has announced this summer’s Movies in the Park lineup of free outdoor showings at Riverfront Park, starting next month.
CLASS OF 2025: Star baseball player learned to lead off the field
Andrew Mhoon was a popular baseball star at Sprague High School, and will play D1 college baseball after a summer as the Marion Berries’ shortstop. He’s graduating having learned there’s more to life than sports.
At Salem Hospital, a robot can now help detect lung cancer
A recent event at Salem Hospital allowed community members to try their hand with the latest robotic gadgets helping its surgeons find cancers earlier and make precise movements on a tiny scale.
Salem motorcyclist dies in Thursday night crash in Four Corners
Motorcyclist Jesse Wadley, 33, died after a crash with a vehicle shortly before 10 p.m. Thursday at the intersection of Southeast Lancaster and Glenwood Drives. The driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with investigators, according to a statement from the Marion County Sheriff's Office.
Critically injured UGM worker shares love as Salem community prays for healing
A service on Thursday brought first responders, faith leaders and elected officials under one roof to pray for the survivors and witnesses of a mass stabbing at the Union Gospel Mission that sent 11 people to the hospital Sunday night.
What’s showing at Salem galleries, museums in June
This month, Salem’s galleries and museums will celebrate wildlife of all sizes, host yoga and share a range of perspectives.
A place to safely rest becomes a Salem crime scene
Staff and residents at Salem’s Union Gospel Mission said Monday they were praying for the Bend man accused of stabbing 12 people Sunday evening at Salem's largest shelter. Five remained hospitalized Monday.