Hailey Cook
Hailey Cook covers healthcare for Salem Reporter, from the city’s only hospital to local outlooks on health insurance coverage. She joined the newsroom in 2025, following the completion of an internship through the University of Oregon’s Charles Snowden Program for Excellence in Journalism. She also works as a photojournalist, capturing community events, government meetings and other gatherings.
TOP STORIES: Health care access, food benefits crisis, community stories
In my first year at Salem Reporter, I tackled business, health care and events news, while also growing as a photographer. I arrived at the newsroom in June as an intern covering public health as nationwide changes to health care…
5 things to do in Salem this week: Art walk, New Year’s yoga, drag brunch, movies
Step into 2026 with an art walk, drag brunch and new movies opening this week in Salem.
Where to celebrate New Year’s Eve, ring in 2026 in Salem
From swanky dinners to kid-friendly daytime celebrations, Salem has plenty of options to ring in 2026.
PHOTOS: Hundreds join brass instruments in song for Christmas Eve
The Elsinore Theatre filled with hundreds of people for the annual Salem Tuba Holiday.
Christmas carols will fill the Elsinore Wednesday for Salem Tuba Holiday
Salem Tuba Holiday returns to the Elsinore Theatre at noon on Christmas Eve with over 50 players for another year of Christmas carols played on brass instruments.
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.