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.
Man hospitalized, suspect arrested after early Saturday domestic violence shooting
Sany Morales-Gabriel, 43, of Salem was arrested after surrendering to the Salem Police’s SWAT team early Saturday morning, following a domestic violence shooting that sent one man to the hospital, police say.
City to consider raising garbage rates for West Salem
On Monday, the Salem City Council will consider a proposal for new garbage collection rates that would increase costs for West Salem residents by about $1 a month. There’s no increase proposed for Salem residents of Marion County.
New Trump administration policies on homelessness ask Salem providers to follow methods they say don’t work
A Trump administration shift in homelessness policy would prioritize shelters that require drug treatment and work with immigration authorities, with a preference for funding new programs over existing ones. Salem providers said the changes would be “catastrophic.”
How to help people in Salem get gifts, food and warmth during the holiday season
Salem nonprofits and businesses are collecting toys, food, coats and more to support neighbors struggling financially during the holiday season. Here’s a roundup of where and how to donate.
Elsinore Framing & Fine Art Gallery to host auction to help business stay open
On Sunday, Nov. 16, Elsinore Framing & Fine Art Gallery will auction donated art, jewelry and more in a bid to keep its doors open until at least its 40 year anniversary in June. The business has seen financial challenges and supply cost increases since Covid.
New Marion County crisis center expands access, services
Anyone in a crisis can walk into the Marion County Behavioral Health Center and be seen by a mental health professional. A newly renovated building has expanded patient options, and has brought more services under one roof.
Council approves plan for Wallace Marine Park improvements as encampments in SE portion decrease
Salem city councilors voted to start developing a plan to pave a pathway through the southern part of the Wallace Marine Park natural area, which city leaders say has seen a decrease in encampments.
Our Place allows families to stay together as parents recover from addiction
Marion County’s newest residential addiction treatment program allows families to stay together as parents go through recovery and connect with supportive services.
What to do in Salem from Nov. 6-12: Veterans Day events, handmade goods, comic books
This week, events in Salem include concerts and ceremonies honoring Veterans Day, a punk-rock themed roller skating night and a guided kids’ walk through Minto-Brown Island Park to learn about nocturnal animals.
Hoy claims statewide petition to remove standards for homeless sweeps is about ‘local control,’ not criminalization
Over the course of an hour during a recent city council meeting on Monday, Oct. 27, over a dozen Salem residents questioned Mayor Julie Hoy’s decision to lead a statewide effort to repeal a state law that sets standards for when and how cities and counties can move homeless encampments. Hoy maintained that the petition doesn’t relate to encampment sweeps.