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.
PHOTOS: Salem Veterans Day ceremony honors service members outside Capitol
Oregon's Veterans Day ceremony drew over a hundred people outside the Capitol Tuesday to honor veterans with a performance of the national anthem, speeches and a laying of the wreath ceremony.
Immigrant-owned Salem bakery celebrates 17 years of hard work and resiliency
Maravilla’s Bakery opened in 2008 in east Salem with just four employees, including its two owners, Juan Maravilla and Alma Ignacio, both originally from Mexico. Seventeen years in, the bakery is staffed by 17, and known for their Mexican breads, cookies, cakes and other treats.
A decade of work brings caboose alive at Willamette Heritage Center
The new caboose exhibit at the Willamette Heritage Center was completed at the hands of 13 dedicated volunteers like Christopher Hackett, the project manager. It took a decade to complete, first opening to the public in September.
Salem students remember departed pets, relatives at school ofrendas
Several local schools celebrated Día de los Muertos by putting up ofrendas – traditional altars that honor the dead. The altars included framed portraits, marigold flowers, food and painted skulls.
Salem ice cream shop feeds community as SNAP payments lapse
On Any Sundae turned one of its dining room tables into a miniature food pantry, in light of the November pause on food assistance payments. Anyone in need can come pick up free food or drop off donations during open hours.
Construction kicks off for new downtown Salem apartment complex
Developers broke ground last week on a new 105-unit downtown Salem apartment complex, the Citizen Apartments, slated to open spring 2027. The lot was once Salem City Hall.
Power outages impact thousands in Salem amid heavy rain and wind
Amid high winds and rain, more than 4,000 residences in south Salem are without power. Restorations for the affected areas are expected Sunday at 1:45 a.m.
Irish stick fighting, traditional dances feature at Salem’s Gaelic celebration of Samhain
A festival celebrating the Gaelic holiday of Samhain will be held at the Willamette Heritage Center Saturday, Oct. 25, with traditional foods, games, dance and music.
Financial issues, accusations of embezzlement lead downtown preschool to shut down
Ramiro “RJ” Navarro, director of the Amiguitos Family and Child Care Center, is stepping down from his role after multiple employees reported receiving bad checks.
Salem Health clinic in south Salem closes, relocating providers and patients
The Salem Health Boulder Creek Medical Clinic will close in mid-November, following its sale to an independent neurosurgery clinic. The clinic’s 4,000 patients will be able to follow their doctors to new locations.