By Laura Tesler - Special to Salem Reporter
Laura Tesler has lived in Salem, Oregon for 20 years and is originally from Flint, MI. Laura has been an underwater photographer for 15 years, and is an avid scuba diver. Topside, she has been taking photographs since age 12, and currently works on assignment for the Salem Reporter, and full time purchasing land for fish and wildlife habitat in the Willamette Valley. Laura attended Oregon State University, and has traveled extensively all over the world and the United States.
PHOTOS: Salem’s menorah lighting celebrates Hanukkah
Rabbi Avrohom Perlstein and Salem's police and fire chiefs celebrated the fifth night of Hanukah by lighting the city's giant menorah.
2024 TOP PHOTOS: Rodeos, Ironman glory and the faces of Salem
Photographer Laura Tesler shares her favorite images from the year.
PHOTOS: Salem Tuba Holiday delights crowds at the Elsinore
A pair of twin tuba players were among dozens of musicians who took the stage for Salem's Christmas Eve tuba tradition.
PHOTOS: Keizer Miracle of Lights dazzles for 38th year
Families in the Gubser neighborhood will have lights on display through Dec. 26 to raise money for Marion Polk Food Share.
PHOTOS: Shop with a Cop helps hundreds of Salem kids
Hundreds of kids lined up at the Keizer Target Saturday, Dec. 14, to pick out gifts with help from local law enforcement officers.
PHOTOS: SnoBall 2024 brings a masquerade-themed celebration
Teens took the 2024 SnoBall theme to heart, with masquerade-inspired costumes and colorful masks.
PHOTOS: Families take in holiday cheer at Riverfront Park tree lighting
Hundreds of people lined up at Riverfront Park Friday evening for hot cocoa, visits with Santa, horse-drawn carriage rides and the annual holiday tree lighting.
PHOTOS: Krampus, Buddy the Elf, Grinches and Santa appear at downtown holiday parade
All manner of holiday creatures packed into downtown Salem Friday night, as musicians and dancers dazzled the crowd during the annual Holiday Parade.
PHOTOS: Fairmount Halloween Parade brings a crowd despite the rain
Hundreds of Halloween enthusiasts gathered in Salem's Fairmount neighborhood, walking from Fairmount Park to Mahonia Hall, where Gov. Tina Kotek handed out candy dressed as the Tin Man.
PHOTOS: Kids trick-or-treat by car through Willamette Heritage Center
Kids got in the Halloween spirit at Willamette Heritage Center on Sunday. The historic mill site host its 5th annual drive-thru trick-or-treat event.