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: 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.
PHOTOS: Halloween gets “re-engineered” for kids visiting Gilbert House
Witches, dragons and at least one scarecrow found some Halloween magic Sunday at the Gilbert House Children's Museum.
PHOTOS: Grape Stomp celebrates fall harvest at Willamette Valley Vineyards
Wine enthusiasts competed over the weekend to get the most juice by crushing wine grapes with their feet. The annual event draws a crowd, and plenty of costumes, to Willamette Valley Vineyards.
PHOTOS: Pride in the Park brings colorful celebration to Salem
Thousands of people from Salem and beyond gathered in Riverfront Park Saturday for Capital Pride's annual celebration.
PHOTOS: Punx in the Park brings energy, community to Marion Square Park
Back for its third year, Punx in the Park drew hundreds of youth to Marion Square Park to rock out, make art and get connected to resources.
Art Fair runs one more day at Bush’s Pasture Park with good strolling weather
The 75th anniversary edition of the Salem Art Fair wraps up Sunday, Sept. 15, with entertainment into the afternoon. The event is at Bush's Pasture Park.