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.
Readers share their stories about local mentor Cheeseburger’s impact
Longtime local coach and mentor John "Cheeseburger" Witherspoon recently received an award for community impact from the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce. We asked former players, parents and mentees to share how his work impacted them.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: Salem City Council to hear Salem Public Library’s strategic plan
The Salem City Council meets Monday at 6 p.m. The agenda includes a vote on whether to apply for a state grant for the fire department, and a rent freeze for CC:Media.
Your 2022 guide to holiday events and activities in Salem
Catch Santa around town, enjoy lights or shop for gifts with our holiday guide.
Santa Claus is coming downtown: what to know about Saturday’s holiday parade
Downtown Salem is having its first downtown holiday parade in nearly a decade. Organizers say the event, which begins Saturday, Nov. 26 at 6 p.m. is part of a larger effort to support local businesses and rebuild downtown’s reputation.
Longtime city employee honored for work making lifelong friendships overseas
Linda Berman, who died in February, spent over thirty years working for the City of Salem, where she helped develop the Salem-Kawagoe Sister Cities program.
Willamette Heritage Center exhibit reveals erased Chinese-American history in Salem
“Finding Salem’s Chinatown(s)” shows the lives of Chinese-Americans living in Oregon’s capital at the turn of the 20th century.
Salem’s community satisfaction survey shows discontent over homelessness, city services
57% of respondents said they were satisfied with services provided by the city, a decrease from 70% in 2021.
Covid weekly report for Nov. 18: Cases increase statewide and in Marion County
In the past week, the Oregon Health Authority reports four local deaths of people with Covid.
A 50-year regular at Salem’s Hollywood Tavern wins $1 million Powerball prize
Brooks Keebey, 82, said he plans to buy his longtime partner a better car with his winnings - and treat the bartender who sold him the ticket.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: Cherriots board discusses plans for transit expansions, improved technology
The board meets Thursday evening to review a long-term plan guiding the transit agency's development over the next 20 years.