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.
Covid weekly report for Jan. 20: Local cases increase
In the past week, the Oregon Health Authority reports two newly identified deaths of local residents with Covid.
A new flag signals commitment to Salem air service
A group of local businesses and community members dedicated a new flag pole at the Salem Municipal Airport. Key players in the ongoing effort to bring commercial air service back to the state capital attended.
Pentacle’s “An Inspector Calls” puts wealth inequality under a spotlight
The play, an engaging mystery for fans of “Knives Out,” runs at Salem’s Pentacle Theatre through Feb. 4.
Salem event honors legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
At the Salem-Keizer NAACP’s event Monday, community leaders addressed misconceptions about King’s beliefs and highlighted young Black activists in Salem.
PHOTOS: Volunteers improve Englewood Park on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
A group of around 50 Salemites spent their Monday morning off pulling weeds and planting trees.
Covid weekly report for Jan. 13: local cases increase
In the past week, the Oregon Health Authority reports four newly identified deaths of local residents with Covid.
Where to learn and volunteer in Salem on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, Jan. 16 is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and Salem plans to celebrate his life with volunteer events, guest lectures and a car march.
City has six months to steer budget away from cliff
The budget committee met Wednesday evening to discuss the next five years of funding firefighters, city streets and more. “We literally have wrung this system and organization dry,” said City Manager Keith Stahley.
Longtime Salem public works director retires
After 28 years working for the city of Salem, Peter Fernandez is learning to enjoy the streets, parks and infrastructure he helped develop from a layman’s perspective.
Salem City Council commits $2 million to airport terminal improvements, staffing
At Monday’s meeting, tourism and business groups spoke in favor of the spending, which is a precursor to bringing commercial flights back to the city. A majority of commenters were opposed, citing climate and budgetary concerns.