Abbey McDonald
Senior Reporter Abbey McDonald joined the Salem Reporter in 2022, where she covers homelessness and housing. She previously worked as the business reporter at The Astorian. A University of Oregon grad, she has also reported for the Malheur Enterprise, The News-Review and Willamette Week.
Salem nighttime temperatures expected to reach the low 20s this week
Salem’s forecast for the next week includes nighttime temperatures as low as 20 degrees and a chance of snow starting Wednesday night. Several warming shelters will be open Monday night.
Grassroots effort helps unsheltered dogs stay warm
Salem business owner Krystal Kraig Labate has helped animals her whole life. For the past decade, she’s organized dog-coat donations to help unsheltered people in Salem care for their dogs in cold weather.
Willamette Art Center seeks new home
With their Oregon State Fairgrounds lease ending, the Willamette Art Center has until June 30 to find a new place to host its accessible art classes and large-scale kilns.
Snow, freezing weather forecast in Salem starting Tuesday night
Snow showers are likely Tuesday night, with a forecasted low temperature of 30 degrees according to the National Weather Service. The service has put out an advisory for slick roads.
What’s showing at Salem galleries, museums in February
Young artists from McKay High School and CTEC are among those featured in Salem galleries this month.
Explore DNA testing secrets, Dominican cuisine and more through Salem Reads
Community events throughout February will explore themes of identity, family and finances, diving deeper into the 2025 Salem Reads pick of “Why Didn’t You Tell Me?” by Carmen Rita Wong.
Salem agencies take a new approach to annual homeless count
A series of resource events aimed to make a required federal homeless count more accessible and beneficial to people living unsheltered in Salem. A Wallace Marine Park event on Tuesday offered food, winter weather supplies and community resources.
Salem veterans get help with rent from federal boost
Federal money will allow dozens of Salem-area veterans to get vouchers that help pay for housing.
A look inside Salem’s newest shelter for homeless families
The ARCHES Nest, a new family shelter for dozens of homeless children, teens and their families, held an opening celebration on Jan. 24.
Salem to consider charging Salem Hospital more for medical waste disposal
The closure of the Brooks garbage incinerator has caused trash rates to go up throughout Marion County. On Monday, the Salem City Council will consider nearly tripling the rates for medical waste disposal.