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.
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.
Pentacle Theatre’s “Black Comedy” turns out the lights
"Black Comedy," a 1965 British farce, is set to premiere at the Pentacle Theatre on Friday, June 27. The play combines slapstick comedy with a reality-bending lighting scheme.
Murder suspect in 2008 Salem shooting extradited from Mexico
Jesus Rodriguez-Borrayo was extradited from Mexico to stand trial in Marion County for the murder of a 21-year-old Keizer man in 2008. At the time, Rodriguez-Borrayo was formally accused of murdering the man but officials couldn’t locate him, believing he’d fled to Mexico.
State issues six-figure fine to drug take back operator
Oregon's Department of Environmental Qualify fined a North Carolina nonprofit nearly $650,000, alleging it failed to operate enough drop sites and events to collect unwanted drugs. The nonprofit is appealing the fines.