Hailey Cook
Hailey Cook covers healthcare for Salem Reporter, from the city’s only hospital to local outlooks on health insurance coverage. She joined the newsroom in 2025, following the completion of an internship through the University of Oregon’s Charles Snowden Program for Excellence in Journalism. She also works as a photojournalist, capturing community events, government meetings and other gatherings.
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.
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.