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.
He wanted to learn about Oregon. So he visited archives in Spain.
Matías Trejo de Dio leads the Instituto de Cultura Oregoniana, a Salem nonprofit dedicated to keeping the Spanish language alive and researching Spanish history in Oregon.
Salinas speaks against research funding cuts at Stand Up for Science march
At least 500 people gathered in Salem Friday afternoon to protest federal cuts to scientific research. It was one of many Stand Up for Science marches across the U.S.
Kseniia Hnatovska helps her fellow Ukrainian refugees in Salem during an uncertain time
About 400 Ukranian refugees have resettled in the Salem area since Russia attacked the country in 2022. One of the city's first arrivals spoke about her work last week to Salem City Club.
Formerly unhoused and addicted, Salem restaurateur Gregg Peterson receives First Citizen award
Gregg Peterson credits God and the Salem community for his sobriety and success in life. He's worked since then to help others get second chances through his restaurant and community service.
Saturday Market returns March 1 with new vendors, live bands
If this week's sun didn't have you convinced spring is on the way, it's already time for the Salem Saturday Market.
Peek inside the Oregon Capitol as construction project nears completion
Work on the ground floor and basement levels of the Oregon Capitol is set to finish in September after a years-long $595 million renovation.
PHOTOS: Oregon firefighters gather for winter training in Salem
More than 250 firefighters from 121 departments across Oregon came to Salem for weekend training on vehicle extrication, search and rescue and more.
Potential flooding, heavy rainfall expected in Salem through Tuesday
The Willamette River in Salem rose about five feet in the past 24 hours, but creeks and rivers in Salem are expected to remain below flood stage.
Salem resident creates app to explain policy “in plain English”
Willamette computer science graduate Henry Dalton worked with his brother and a team to develop an app providing AI-generated plain English summaries of bills, executive orders and Supreme Court decisions.
What to do in Salem from Feb. 20-26: Chemawa powwow, cheer championships
Events in Salem this week include Chemawa School’s 145th birthday powwow, a fundraiser at Santiam Brewing Co. with dogs, a Highland neighborhood peace walk and a high school honors concert.