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.
South Salem health career club organizes fun run as students prepare for national competition
A South Salem club that supports future health care workers is having its biggest fundraiser yet to help send two students to a national competition where they will compete in health-related skills.
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Former federal prison guard sentenced for sexually abusing West Salem child
A Salem man and former guard at the Sheridan federal prison will serve over 12 years in prison after pleading no contest to two counts of first degree sexual abuse of a West Salem child under 12.
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5 things to do in Salem this week: Record Store Day, Earth Day crafts, comic art expo
Events in Salem this week include Record Store Day deals at Drum Bug Music and Harvest Music, Earth Day crafts at Willamette Art Center and a comic art expo at the fairgrounds.
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PHOTOS: Hundreds of alpacas convene in Salem for fairgrounds showcase
Alpacas from Oregon, California, Washington and around the country gathered at the fairgrounds for a three-day showcase that included a fleece judging competition, halter show, market and more.
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Local dragon boating club hosts free classes on Willamette River
The Peace Dragon Warriors Paddling Club is offering several free boating classes to anyone ages 14 and up. Club leaders hope it will attract more people to the sport and bring in more members to a club that’s seeing dwindling membership.
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Salem Health and Santiam leaders discuss partnering amid “inflection point” in local health care
Leaders of Salem Health and Santiam Hospital & Clinics led a panel Tuesday, April 7, saying their planned merger will allow for local health care growth in what they described as an environment under pressure.
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PHOTOS: As Salem residents protest Iran War, Trump announces ceasefire
As President Donald Trump's deadline for Iran to open the Straight of Hormuz loomed, about a dozen people gathered near the Oregon Capitol to protest what they said were dangerous threats.
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5 things to do in Salem this week: Alpaca show, free dragon boating, Booklover’s Burlesque Festival
Events in Salem this week include an alpaca show at the fairgrounds, the opening night of Booklover’s Burlesque Festival at Grand Theatre and a free dragon boating class at Riverfront Park.
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Salem cyclist killed on SE Pringle Road
A Salem man was struck and killed by a work van at the intersection of Southeast Pringle Road and Southeast Madrona Avenue on Monday, April 6.
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Heart clinic privately settles monopoly lawsuit with Salem Health
Oregon Heart Center and Salem Health settled a $15 million lawsuit that claimed Salem Health was attempting to monopolize heart care in the city. The terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
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