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.
Volunteer artists handcraft whimsical wood animals at the Riverfront Carousel
A dedicated team of volunteer painters and woodcarvers spend years crafting a single carousel animal at the Hazel Patton Riverfront Carousel.
Roth’s meat, deli workers set to strike Thursday over wages
The union representing over 60 Roth’s employees announced Wednesday they will strike at all nine stores if their demands are not met today during ongoing contract negotiations.
Some Oregon State Fair vendors pull out after seeing low foot traffic
Around a dozen Oregon State Fair vendors took refunds from the Oregon State Fair due to low sales, which fair management attributed to heat. Only two booths are left in a row of vendors.
Union representing Roth’s employees spearheads boycott, billboards say “Don’t Shop Roth’s”
A union representing dozens of Roth’s Fresh Markets employees has launched a boycott campaign amid ongoing contract negotiations with the company.
PHOTOS: Barnyard buddies, thrill rides, heat kick off Oregon State Fair
The Oregon State Fair kicked off Friday for a weekend of hot temperatures, and a day full of thrill rides, games, art and fun. It runs through Sept. 1.
A dozen Chemeketa Community College employees race from Mount Hood to the Oregon Coast
The “Chemeketa Storm Chasers” team are returning for the 196-mile Hood to Coast relay, which kicks off Friday morning.
Family-owned Cascade Tire Pros named Salem’s Business of the Year five decades in
Cascade Tire Pros, a family-owned tire and auto repair shop, earned a prestigious Salem Area Chamber of Commerce award, celebrating their charitable outreach and ongoing commitment to the community.
New music festival brings tribute bands to Salem for weekend of throwback hits
Capital City Retro Fest kicks off this Friday in Riverfront Park with nine tribute bands playing a series of nostalgic hits, alongside local food vendors.
“Hairspray” musical brings diverse cast to Pentacle Theatre stage
With extravagant wigs and vintage fashion, Pentacle Theatre’s production of “Hairspray” brings a large, diverse cast to the Salem stage starting Friday. Early shows are already sold out.
Community celebrates new Salem welcome sign years in the making
Community members celebrated a new Salem welcome sign during a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday, after a since-corrected spelling mistake sparked frustration in the community.