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.
Demonstrators gather on Presidents Day to protest Trump, Musk
Monday's protest was the second major demonstration in Salem since President Donald Trump's inauguration, with many attendees denouncing his purge of federal workers as a "coup."
PHOTOS: Market for the Strange brings the weird to Salem
Salem's first Market for the Strange of 2025 had literary puns, tattoos, and at least one octopus in a jar for fans of the strange, occult and weird.
Market for the Strange enters third year embracing weirdness
Market for the Strange kicks off the year Sunday at the Salem Convention Center with "Lovecraft's Library," a literature-themed vendor market.
Salem Rotary Club awards nonprofits $50,000 for resources for at-risk youth, low-income families
Grants will support free bicycles for low-income youth, a new kiosk at the Riverfront Carousel and supplies for Helping Hands and Punx With Purpose.
Slick roads, ice expected in Salem Thursday, Friday
A winter storm is expected to bring freezing rain and hazardous road conditions to Salem, with the possibility of some snow.
With three generations of barbers, a Salem family stays in business one haircut at a time
Jerry Norton and his four children, all barbers, have made getting to know clients well a cornerstone of their work.
Salem families affected by dementia get help to make memories together
Grants from the Alzheimer's Network of Oregon will allow families and caregivers to take trips and spend quality time together.
Marion County seeks federal help for Santiam Canyon rebuilding, bridges
County officials recently discussed their federal lobbying priorities, which include money for infrastructure projects and changes allowing governments to bill federal health insurance programs for jail and institutional care.
New upgrades, skatepark coming to Geer Community Park in fall 2025
Construction is scheduled to begin in March to add a dog park, splash pad, sports fields and more to Geer Community Park.
Merkley, Salinas denounce Trump’s threats to immigrants, essential services
At a Sunday town hall at Parrish Middle School, Sen. Merkley raised concerns about Elon Musk's unelected role in the federal government.