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.
Punx in the Park returns to give Salem’s young people a voice
A punk rock fair Saturday at Marion Square Park will give Salem’s homeless youth a platform, supplies and connections to help.
UPDATE: Councilors approve Northeast Silverton Road sewer rehabilitation
During their meeting on Monday, Sept. 11, the Salem City Council will hear the findings of the annual community belonging survey and consider a sewer rehabilitation project on Northeast Silverton Road.
City poised to withdraw effort from sobering center
Salem’s legislative committee plans to recommend that the city stop its years-long effort to fund a sobering center. The facility was intended to divert drunk or intoxicated people from hospitals or jail.
EVENTS: Where to dance, shop and play cornhole in Salem this weekend
Events the weekend of Friday, Sept. 8, to Sunday, Sept. 10, include several dance parties to classics, rock n’ roll and to traditional Celtic music. The Capital City Cornhole Classic returns, bringing hundreds of competitors to the capitol lawn.
Salem Reporter to conduct Town Hall as city voters face measure on new wage tax
A Town Hall open and free to the public will explore issues around Salem's new wage tax. Salem Reporter is hosting the event Oct. 11 at the Elsinore Theatre. Voters will get a chance to decide whether the tax stays.
St. Joseph Catholic School plans to reopen Monday
A fire tore through the roof of the St. Joseph Catholic Church on Thursday, Aug. 31, delaying the start of school by a week.
ART: September’s artist exhibitions in Salem
This month in Salem, galleries will showcase work by Native American artist Lillian Pitt, celebrate zines from the community and display work from printmaking and weaving masters.
Salem man remains in intensive care after being struck by tree branch
Salemite Jim Arnold remains in intensive care with life threatening injuries after an oak tree branch fell on a food truck parked in the Grant area.
Lights of Hope to illuminate Capitol steps, advocate for cancer research
On Wednesday, Sept. 6, the Oregon State Capitol steps will be lit by hundreds of lights, each honoring a cancer survivor or a person who died from it. It's part of a nationwide effort to advocate for policies that reduce cancer and fund research.
St. Joseph’s congregation grieves, prays after arson damages Salem sanctuary
After an early morning five-alarm fire extensively damaged the St. Joseph church sanctuary, parishioners gathered in the rain outside for a noon mass Thursday. Police arrested a man on suspicion of arson.