Hailey Cook
Hailey Cook joined Salem Reporter in 2025, following the completion of an internship through the University of Oregon’s Charles Snowden Program for Excellence in Journalism. She works as a reporter and photojournalist, with a focus on business and entertainment, among other topics.
New owners revive Rudy’s Steakhouse at golf club
Rudy’s Steakhouse is embarking on a new chapter at the Creekside Golf Club under new ownership and a new name: Rudy's Greenside Steakhouse.
Salem Health in talks to acquire Stayton hospital
Officials at Santiam Hospital & Clinics confirmed Friday that talks with Salem Health were underway. The Stayton hospital is one of only three independent hospitals still operating in Oregon. The impact of any merger isn’t clear.
A unique library tucked away at Salem Health helps professionals and citizens
Paul Howard, Salem Health's medical librarian, has overseen significant changes to the library during his some 15-year tenure – including expanding its services to all clinical staff and opening a health library for the public.
WINTER STORM: No major road impacts following last night’s winter storm
City officials said road impacts and power outages in Salem following Tuesday night's winter storm have been largely mitigated with no reported injuries. More high winds are likely Thursday, alongside heavy rains through the end of the week.
5 things to do in Salem this week: Krampus market, ugly Christmas sweater skating, sensory-friendly Santa
The holiday festivities are in full swing in Salem this week with Santa visits, gift markets and light displays.
Plans in motion to found Salem’s first LGBTQ+ center
Several local LGBTQ+ groups are coming together to kickstart fundraising at an event Saturday, Dec. 13, to put towards establishing a dedicated queer center in downtown Salem.
PHOTOS: The Grinch makes nice with Salem Whos during green pancake breakfast
Over a thousand people attended the fourth annual Pancakes with the Grinch event Saturday, hosted by Bridges Oregon. The breakfast was staffed by volunteer American Sign Language interpreters, making it accessible for all children.
Approaching heavy rain triggers weeklong flood watch for Salem
The Willamette Valley could get two to seven inches of rain between Monday and Wednesday as officials post a weeklong flood watch spanning Monday to Friday.
Oregon Capitol nears a full open after decade-long construction project
Hundreds of millions of dollars, thousands of workers and ten years went into the Capitol building’s long-awaited transformation, which will finally finish in early 2026.
New vintage toy store opens in Salem after months of anticipation
Subatomic Vintage Toys opened Wednesday morning, after a little over a year of hiding thousands of toys behind a glass door covered in cardboard. The store sells vintage toys from Star Wars, Barbie, Hot Wheels and more.