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.
Salem Health sues cancer tech company, alleging faulty $6M radiation machine
Salem Health filed a breach of contract lawsuit against a company that develops technology for cancer treatment, claiming they were sold an expensive radiation machine that performed worse than existing technology.
Salem’s fire chief, city council president join dozens of locals racing Ironman Oregon
Among the thousands of athletes competing for Ironman glory on Sunday at Riverfront Park will be nearly 150 Salem residents ranging in age from 20 to 73.
Grant helps Salem Carousel add new ramp for wheelchair users
Using funding from a new Travel Oregon grant, the Salem Riverfront Carousel will install a new wheelchair ramp and make other accessibility upgrades later this summer.
PHOTOS: Kids, critters and competitors appear at county fair
Visitors flocked to Salem this weekend for family fun the annual Marion County Fair, which featured rides, games, farm animals, spirited competitions and more.
Salem hospitals warn of fallout from GOP’s Medicaid cuts
Salem-area health care officials anticipate "devastating consequences" from Medicaid cuts under the "big, beautiful bill," including patients losing insurance and possible hospital closures.
Turner Fire burns 30 acres of former prison farmland
A semi-truck ran through power lines on Southeast Gath Road, sparking a 30-acre fire that led to multiple evacuations along Turner Road in Salem and in the northeast corner of the city of Turner.
Theatre 33 brings PNW plays to the summer stage
Theatre 33's 2025 New Play Summer Festival will premiere six never-before-seen plays ranging from suspense to comedy to the supernatural.
PHOTOS: Neighbors celebrate Fourth of July with Court-Chemeketa parade
A longtime Salem neighborhood tradition brought about 100 people out Friday morning in the historic Court-Chemeketa district in central Salem for an Independence Day parade.
Pedestrian, 71, killed in NE Salem crash
A driver struck and killed a pedestrian this morning at the intersection of Northeast Pine Street and Northeast Brooks Avenue, Salem Police said in a statement.
PHOTOS: Performers, attendees and more at World Beat Festival 2025
Performers from across the globe showed their talents over the weekend as World Beat Festival celebrated its 28th year in Salem.