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.
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.