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.
Uncertainty looms over Medicare amid federal health shakeups; Oregon experts say coverage mostly stable
Republicans’ sweeping federal spending law makes few direct changes to Medicare, the federal insurance program for seniors, but the program could see funding cuts starting in 2026.
PHOTOS: 7th Englewood Fest brings community together to celebrate art, nature
Families and community members flocked to Englewood Park on Saturday, Aug. 9, to enjoy music, art and dance at the seventh annual Englewood Forest Festival.
Englewood Forest Festival kicks off Saturday with falcon, new artists and dance
The seventh annual Englewood Forest Festival brings new artists, craft workshops and nature-focused education opportunities to historic Englewood Park this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
St. Vincent de Paul stores now recycle mattresses for free with new law
Oregon St. Vincent de Paul stores, including the two in Marion County, now offer free mattress recycling drop-off as part of a newly-implemented statewide law.
Truck drivers turned junk haulers earn Salem Chamber new business award
Eleazer and Cynthia Lara started hauling junk five years ago as just a side hustle. Now a thriving local service, Bison Dump Hauling and Junk Removal recently received a prestigious award from the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce.
Salem’s second-generation Oregon Symphony violinist retires after 41 years
Peter Frajola, a Salem native, retires from the Oregon Symphony where he played violin for four decades, continuing the legacy of his parents who were also symphony violinists.
Mary Poppins goes digital in Chemeketa’s newest production at Riverfront Park
The classic Mary Poppins story is brought into the modern era in Chemeketa Community College’s newest production, premiering in Riverfront Park on July 29.
Community college president visits Chemeketa on 1,500-mile run raising awareness for student basic needs
Clackamas Community College President Tim Cook was welcomed at Salem’s Chemeketa Community College about 1,000 miles into a statewide run. He seeks to raise awareness and money to support Oregon students struggling to pay for food and rent.
Volunteers, community spirit shined during Ironman 70.3 triathlon Sunday
Salem’s fifth Ironman 70.3 race brought together thousands of spectators, volunteers and competitors on Sunday for a lively competition.
PHOTOS: Athletes return to Salem’s river and roads for Ironman 70.3 Oregon
Salem's fifth Ironman 70.3 Oregon began early Sunday, July 20, launching a full day of swimming, biking and running for competitors and spirited cheering from spectators.