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 Health and Santiam Hospital file with state to merge
The state is considering whether to approve a merger between Salem Health and Santiam Hospital & Clinics. Hospital leaders hope the state will green light the deal by the fall.
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6 things to do in Salem this Valentine’s Day: Pottery workshop, Oregon’s largest garage sale, Fleetwood Mac tribute concert
Events in Salem this week include a pottery workshop at Willamette Art Center, a Fleetwood Mac tribute concert at the Elsinore and Oregon’s largest garage sale at the state fairgrounds.
PHOTOS: Mariachi festival brings hundreds of students to McKay for full day of music
An all-day mariachi festival at McKay High School filled the campus with music from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Lively Station brings a second location to Willamette Heritage Center
Lively Station will expand to the Willamette Heritage Center following the departure of Taproot Old Mill Cafe. The restaurant, set to open this spring, will bring healthy lunch options to the downtown area.
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6 things to do in Salem this week: Reading crisis Town Hall, Valentine’s markets, Eagles tribute concert
Events in Salem this week include the Salem Reporter Town Hall on the student reading crisis, four Valentine’s Day markets, an Eagles tribute band concert at the Elsinore, and more.
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“Madman” director heads Pentacle Theatre’s first play of the year
Pentacle Theatre’s first production of 2026, “You Can’t Take It With You” kicks off the evening of Friday, Jan. 30. The classic Broadway comedy, directed by a Jack of all trades, features two Maine Coon kittens alongside a cast of 19.
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Hospitals, local leaders plan to expand mobile care to improve health care access in Marion and Polk
Local health care leaders have over 90 action items for improving access to health care, housing stability, mental health and substance abuse services in Marion and Polk counties over the next five years.
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5 things to do in Salem this week: Clay workshop, open mic night, piano concert
Events in Salem this week include a $5 family clay workshop at the Willamette Art Center, a classical piano concert from the Oregon Symphony, an open mic night at the Grand Theatre and more.
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PHOTOS: Salem tests new water connection to Keizer ahead of Detroit Lake drawdown
Salem opened its new connection to the Keizer water supply Monday. See how it works.
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City of Salem tests new Keizer water pump ahead of Detroit Lake drawdown
The city of Salem will test a newly-constructed pump connecting to the Keizer water system starting Monday. It is one of the water supply upgrades officials fast-tracked ahead of the Detroit Lake drawdown, expected this fall or winter.
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