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.
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.
Salem Health leader says Oregon needs to pay hospitals more for labor, delivery
Salem Health CEO Cheryl Wolfe said in a Wednesday press conference with The Hospital Association of Oregon that the provider spent $66 million more in the last year on patient care than what the Oregon Health Plan reimbursed.
Salem Health, Regence continue negotiations after patients lose in-network coverage
Salem patients insured through Regence say the end of in-network care at the city’s only hospital has put them in a bind.
Spring Valley Fire Department founder remembered for decades of volunteer service
Louis Fowler, who died at age 72 in December, was the founder of the Spring Valley Fire Department which served rural Polk County outside West Salem. His funeral on Friday, Jan. 10, included a procession of fire trucks.
New forecast shows smaller Salem budget deficit, but deep cuts still likely
Budget committee members and local business leaders recommended tweaks to the way Salem plans its budget. The result is the city has about $4 million less to cut this year to balance its books.