Alan Cohen
Alan Cohen is an intern at the Salem Reporter and an undergraduate at Willamette University. Born and raised in Spain, he has also been involved in student journalism for three years, and is passionate about bringing a voice to underrepresented communities through ethical reporting.
Salem protesters decry deportations, federal cuts at Saturday rally
Protesters in Salem Saturday raised concerns about the mistaken deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia and Trump administration cuts to scientific research and equity programs.
Phantom of the Opera screening to celebrate 100 years of the film with a live band
Salem Cinema will host a screening of the 1925 silent film "The Phantom of the Opera" accompanied by a live band on Monday, April 21.
Weigh in on which transportation projects Salem-area planners should fund
The Salem-Keizer Area Transportation Study will decide how to allocate $28 million in federal money. Proposals include a multi-use path along 25th Street, sidewalk extensions on several Salem roads and new paratransit vehicles.
Willamette class selects local food, sustainability organizations for $66,000 in grants
The Oregon Garden Foundation, Silverton Area Community Care, Horses of Hope and Yamhill County Gospel Rescue Mission will receive money this year through a partnership between Willamette business students and the United Way.
Chemeketa planetarium to screen short film about telescopes through June
A spring planetarium show kicked off this month, screening weekly on Friday evenings in Chemeketa's planetarium.
PHOTOS: Thousands join Salem “Hands Off” demonstration
A crowd gathered Saturday near the Oregon Capitol to protest the actions of President Donald Trump and Elon Musk.
UPDATE: Salem protesters join in national demonstrations opposing Trump, Musk actions
Streets near the Capitol were lined with protesters Saturday, April 5, in an orchestrated nationwide demonstration against President Donald Trump and businessman Elon Musk. Similar "Hands Off" demonstrations took place in cities across Oregon and the country.
Salem poets to hold Indigenous storytelling workshop, reading this weekend
The Mid-Valley Poetry Society is hosting two weekend events with Indigenous poets to celebrate National Poetry Month.
Economists weigh in on how tariffs will hit Willamette Valley
Oregon exports many of its agricultural products, including wheat and wine, which are likely to face reciprocal tariffs in foreign countries. But economists say some local sectors could benefit from tariffs, especially in the long-term.
Oregon bill would mandate health care employers prevent, report workplace violence
A bill would create a grant program to fund metal detectors and violence prevention training for health care workplaces, and require data collection.