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.
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.
How Salem Hospital responded to a mass casualty event
The stabbing at Union Gospel Mission was the first time since at least 2017 that Salem Hospital implemented its Mass Casualty Incident protocol as eleven patients arrived in short succession. A doctor described last night’s emergency department as “organized chaos.”
Oregon State Fair’s 2025 concert lineup includes The All-American Rejects, Sean Paul, The Beach Boys
The Oregon State Fair has announced this year’s concert lineup, which includes 11 artists known for 2000s club hits, country-pop, rock classics and more.
Salem’s housing production strategy aims to make it easier to build homes
The city’s six-year plan to make renting or buying a home in Salem more affordable includes speeding up permitting processes, allowing more housing to be built in more places and using federal funds to support first-time homebuyers.
New counseling office expands Salem mental health care
Brightways Counseling Group recently opened an expanded office to more than double their staff to serve children, families and adults in Salem. Many of their clients are on the Oregon Health Plan.
City budget committee to reconvene, restore city services with levy funds
The city of Salem’s budget committee will reconvene on Wednesday, May 28, to discuss restoring planned cuts to next year’s library, Center 50+ and parks budget following the passage of a tax levy.
Punx With Purpose moves into downtown resource center
Hundreds of youth have already gotten support at Stormie’s Place, a new youth resource center in downtown Salem offering a safe haven, needed supplies and connections to resources for all teens in the community, including those without a safe place to stay.