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.
City of Salem asks Army Corps to consider delaying Detroit Lake drawdown
A Monday letter from the city of Salem asked the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to evaluate delaying the planned Detroit Lake drawdown so they could "develop and test" wells. It is among five other recommendations the city made for the drawdown, which is scheduled for November or December this year.
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Salem lawmakers want to change Cherriots board, require mediation over health insurance contracts
State Rep. Kevin Mannix and state Sen. Deb Patterson previewed their proposals for the 2026 legislative short session in a Thursday presentation to the Salem City Club.
5 things to do in Salem this week: David Bowie tribute concert, sword fighting, winter skate night
Events in Salem this week include a David Bowie tribute concert, a winter wonderland skate night, a free cake tasting and more.
Salem couple welcomes first baby of 2026
A Salem couple welcomed their daughter, Sarohee into the world at 12:04 a.m. on New Year’s Day – making her the first baby born in Salem in 2026.
Portland music studio company brings sought-after rehearsal spaces to Salem
Metragnome, a Portland-based music rehearsal studio company, has expanded to Salem. They hope to bring local musicians together after the Covid pandemic left the scene fragmented.
TOP STORIES: Health care access, food benefits crisis, community stories
In my first year at Salem Reporter, I tackled business, health care and events news, while also growing as a photographer. I arrived at the newsroom in June as an intern covering public health as nationwide changes to health care…
5 things to do in Salem this week: Art walk, New Year’s yoga, drag brunch, movies
Step into 2026 with an art walk, drag brunch and new movies opening this week in Salem.
Where to celebrate New Year’s Eve, ring in 2026 in Salem
From swanky dinners to kid-friendly daytime celebrations, Salem has plenty of options to ring in 2026.
PHOTOS: Hundreds join brass instruments in song for Christmas Eve
The Elsinore Theatre filled with hundreds of people for the annual Salem Tuba Holiday.
Christmas carols will fill the Elsinore Wednesday for Salem Tuba Holiday
Salem Tuba Holiday returns to the Elsinore Theatre at noon on Christmas Eve with over 50 players for another year of Christmas carols played on brass instruments.