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.
Wildlife officials kill West Salem coyote following multiple reported sightings
Federal officials killed a coyote following a reported daytime attack near West Salem, but DNA later showed the incident involved two domestic dogs, and no coyote. The decision to kill the animal was a result of multiple reports of concerning coyote behavior made leading up to the attack and in the time after.
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UPDATE: Oregon State Police locate missing Marion County woman
Oregon State Police are searching for a missing Marion County woman, Maria Linda Jade Kilmer. Anyone with information is asked to call 911 or state police directly.
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6 things to do in Salem this Easter: Egg hunts, vendor market, Easter Bunny photos
Easter events in Salem this week include egg hunts at the Salem Center, Deepwood Museum, Salem’s Riverfront Carousel and more. Some hunts will also have photos with the Easter Bunny, a bounce house and face painting.
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Vineyard owners interested in selling farmland outside Salem for VA cemetery expansion
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is moving ahead with plans to expand Willamette National Cemetery to a 307-acre farm property east of Salem. The agency has proposed demolishing the historic Waldo House as part of the project.
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Organizers expect large turnout for Salem’s third No Kings protest
Salem is expected to again join in protests in cities across the country on Saturday with thousands expected for the No Kings event. Organizers say the midday protest is in response to continued immigration enforcement actions and the recent war with Iran.
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Former Salem pizzeria owner ordered to pay $96k in felony tax evasion case
The former owner of Donatello’s Pizza in Salem was ordered to pay the state more than $90,000 in back taxes and penalties after pleading guilty to three counts of tax evasion in Marion County Circuit Court.
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5 things to do in Salem this week: Nighttime cherry blossoms, Pentacle Theatre musical, Salem Center egg hunt
Events in Salem this week include the annual nighttime viewing of the Oregon Capitol cherry blossoms, showings of Pentacle Theatre’s Something Rotten! musical and an Easter egg hunt and market at the Salem Center.
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Salem Health spent $162 million in 2024 on subsidized care, other community programs
New state data shows Salem’s only hospital spent more than state law requires on health care services benefitting the community in 2024. The bulk of the money went to cover costs for Oregon Health Plan patients.
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How Salem lawmakers’ priorities fared during the 2026 session
From immigration to health care, local lawmakers had ambitious priorities for the 35-day legislative session. Here's what passed and what didn't.
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5 things to do in Salem this week: Cherry Blossom Day, free museum tours, motorcycle show
Events in Salem this week include the return of Cherry Blossom Day at the Oregon Capitol, free tours of the Deepwood Museum house, garden and nature trails and a motorcycle show at the fairgrounds.
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