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.
Low-cost pet vaccines, microchips available Sunday in Salem
Eight volunteer veterinarians will be on hand Sunday, March 30, at the Scottish Rite Center in Salem to vaccinate cats and dogs starting at 11 a.m.
Salem-area postal workers rally in Keizer in fear of job cuts, privatization
Dozens of postal workers and supporters gathered Sunday outside the Keizer post office, saying federal efforts to cut jobs would threaten mail service, particularly in rural areas.
New community science talks aim to teach Salem about the local environment
A Salem couple is bringing discussions about science and the environment to Salem coffee shops, bars and restaurants. The first talk on Thursday, March 27, will bring Willamette University professor David Craig to talk about white oak trees.
Pentacle Theatre to perform Big Fish, a ‘touching and poignant’ musical
The fantasy musical “Big Fish” will premier at the Pentacle Theatre on Friday, March 21. The story follows a salesman who has lived a life full of epic adventures and his son, who sets out to uncover the truth behind his father’s incredible tales.
PHOTOS: Salem-area high schools compete in fast-paced state cooking, management championships
Three Salem-area high schools competed Monday in the Oregon ProStart Championships, a cooking and restaurant management competition. Students at the Career Technical Education Center won the management portion for the second year in a row.
Salem celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with music, walkabout
Despite rain on Saturday, bagpipers and drummers played during a Riverfront Park walkabout to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.
Veterans march in Salem against Trump’s changes to VA
About 500 people joined a veterans protest in Salem, one of many nationwide Friday against President Donald Trump's planned cuts to the federal workforce and VA.
Oregon lawmakers consider more funding for free tax preparation program
A state program created in 2022 helped more than 14,000 low income taxpayers file last year, many earning refunds or credits they otherwise would not have.
What to do in Salem from March 13-19: St. Patrick’s walkabout, cherry blossoms, scavenger hunts
Events in Salem this week include the unveiling of a new unicorn at Riverfront Carousel, a St. Patrick’s Day celebration, Cherry Blossom Day at the Capitol and a scavenger hunt for a prize.
Panel of law, history professors at Willamette discuss fascism, democratic “backsliding” under Trump
Professors at a Willamette University discussion panel disagreed about whether the U.S. is in a "constitutional crisis" as they discussed the second Trump administration.