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.
The Forge’s transformation nears completion with ‘exciting’ developments still on the horizon
The Forge, a new downtown shopping center replacing the former Liberty Plaza, opened to the public earlier this year with just a few stores in business. Now, the building is nearing capacity in time for the holiday season.
Don Pancho moves to larger facility in former NORPAC plant
During a Wednesday ribbon cutting ceremony, Don Pancho, Reser’s Fine Foods and community leaders celebrated the opening of the Salem company’s brand new, 300,000 square food manufacturing facility.
Plans in motion to expand Willamette National Cemetery to Salem
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is looking at a $3 million, 307-acre southeast Salem property to possibly expand the Willamette National Cemetery, founded in 1950 just outside of Portland.
Local flight navigator among 2025 nominees for “Coolest Things Made in Oregon”
Garmin’s touch screen navigation system pioneered upgrades in flight navigation across the industry. It was designed and manufactured largely in Salem.
Pride in the Park expands entertainment and food options in the 47th year
Salem’s first recorded Pride celebration drew nine people to the streets in 1978. Decades later, over 9,000 community members are expected to gather at Riverfront Park on Saturday, continuing the tradition.
Thursday night vigil will honor stillborn babies
A Thursday night vigil will bring families together to grieve the loss of stillborn babies and pregnancy loss.
Elsinore Theatre lights up downtown Salem with recreated iconic sign
The Elsinore Theatre revealed a replica of its iconic blade sign Friday night, celebrating its ongoing renovation project as they approach their 100-year anniversary.
Stayton hospital offering Covid vaccines without prescription, a rarity in Oregon
A delay in a yearly federal health decision and narrower eligibility requirements for the 2025-2026 Covid-19 vaccine has made it difficult for Oregonians to get the most recent shot. Uncertainty continues to loom as health care providers await the recommendations expected in mid-September.
Salem Art Fair celebrates its 76th year with record number of artists
The Salem Art Fair and Festival will take place in Bush’s Pasture Park between Friday and Sunday with over 200 artists, music and dance performances, kid-friendly activities, a wine court and over a dozen food and drink vendors.
Roth’s workers call off strike after reaching tentative agreement
The union representing about 60 Roth's meat and deli workers said late Wednesday they had reached a deal providing "substantial wage increases."