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.
PHOTOS: Salem community celebrates 7th annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Speeches, performances and art at Riverfront Park on Monday highlighted the resilience of Indigenous communities in Salem and beyond.
Brown challenges incumbent Andersen for south Salem seat
Rep. Tom Andersen, an attorney and former Salem city councilor, is seeking a second term, running against political newcomer David Brown for the House District 19 seat representing south Salem.
Salem’s 7th Annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebration to focus on resistance
A Monday event at Riverfront Park will feature Indigenous speakers, dancers and vendors.
Salem Health seeks 35% increase from Regence in insurance coverage dispute
Contract negotiations have stalled between Salem Health and Regence BlueCross BlueShield. If the contract is terminated, thousands of local Regence patients would have to pay more out-of-pocket for care at Salem’s only hospital.
Northwest Human Services CEO retires after helping thousands get health care in Salem
For nearly three decades, Paul Logan worked to make medical, dental and behavioral health more accessible and cohesive at Northwest Human Services. He retires at the end of a tenure that included a major pivot from birthing babies to doing outreach on Salem’s streets.
Hundreds will gather for community meal at Riverfront Park on Saturday
The inaugural One Table Salem event will serve neighbors personal steak dinners while offering winter clothing and connections to medical, dental and navigational resources.
What’s showing at Salem galleries, museums in October
Exhibits in Salem this month will celebrate Indigenous artists, showcase rarely seen ceramics and look at the world through antique camera lenses.
Five key takeaways about the state of downtown Salem
Vacancy rates are low and developers are investing millions in downtown, but inflation, safety and parking remain challenges for business owners and customers alike.
What to know about voting in Marion, Polk counties this November
A guide to Salem’s voter registration options, ballot boxes and clerk’s offices.
The problems and promise of downtown Salem
Many downtown businesses report fewer people coming into their stores as a Covid push to support small businesses fades and inflation hits people hard. But downtown remains flush with new developments and businesses eager to invest and expand.