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.
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."
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.