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.
Decades of free street parking downtown may be ending
Following direction from the Salem City Council, city staff are planning for a shift to paid parking on downtown streets and dropping a tax for local businesses.
Covid weekly report for March 31: Local cases continue decreasing
In the past week, the Oregon Health Authority reports two newly identified deaths of local residents with Covid.
Regional group seeks public input on road safety
The Salem-Keizer Area Transportation Study’s survey, closing Monday, April 3, asks residents to identify roads and intersections of concern to help shape future local policy.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: City considers grant application for Geer Park improvements
The city is also eyeing a mini street sweeper, and will consider a new resident commissioner for the Salem Housing Authority.
Covid weekly report for March 24: Cases decrease a second week
In the past week, the Oregon Health Authority reports four newly identified deaths of local residents with Covid.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: Cherriots to consider updating travel policy for directors
The Salem Area Mass Transit District plans to increase route service in early May as its board considers tighter policies for its members.
Hoy presses optimism, urges community to overcome political divides
In his first State of the City speech, Salem Mayor Chris Hoy spoke of new beginnings and listed the city’s efforts in addressing homelessness, housing and public safety.
$40,000 in city grants awarded to 7 Salem parks
The funding will replace a walking path wrecked by a fallen tree, develop a mural, add seating and more.
Covid weekly report for March 17: Cases decrease again
In the past week, the Oregon Health Authority reports four newly identified deaths of local residents with Covid.
Corban University names Dr. John Mark Yeats next president
Yeats, a Kansas City, Missouri dean of students and professor of church history, has been named as the Salem private Christian university’s 11th president.