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.
In far eastern Oregon, a small town puts on a patriotic show for the Fourth of July
AROUND OREGON: A small town along the Oregon Trail puts on a big show for the Fourth of July holiday. Events in Vale, near the Idaho border, included a pancake breakfast, a quilt show and four days of rodeo.
PHOTOS: Dragon boats take to the river at World Beat
More than 600 dragon boat racers made a splash at the World Beat Festival over the weekend, with community teams raising thousands for local charities.
PHOTOS: World Beat brings fire dance, music and celebration from across the world
Salem's annual multicultural festival put Ukraine on display while celebrating artists, dancers and cultural activities from around the world.
PHOTOS: Tibetan monks visit Salem on peace, healing tour
Buddhist monks from Gaden Shartse Monastic University presented a "Ceremony of Light" Thursday at Unity of Salem.
PHOTOS: Make Music Day fills Salem with sound
Bands took to makeshift stages on street corners, in gardens and outside restaurants Friday across Salem.
PHOTOS: National belly dancing competition returns to Salem
Dozens of belly dancers from around the country performed this past weekend in the Belly Dancer USA competition at Salem's Grand Theatre.
PHOTOS: Salem celebrates Pride
Saturday's pride celebration was full of color as hundreds gathered in downtown Salem for the city's first pride parade in decades.
PHOTOS: Roberts High School grads celebrate
More than 3,000 seniors in the Salem-Keizer School District earned diplomas this week. Students at Roberts High School and the teen parent program often overcome extra obstacles to get there.
And they’re off! Salem derby racers harness gravity in bid for speed
PHOTOS: With good weather and ready track, racers compete in Best of the West Classic soap box derby.
PHOTOS: Salem’s award-winning educators walk the red carpet at 2024 Crystal Apples
Nearly 100 educators from the Salem-Keizer School District and local private schools were honored at the 2024 Crystal Apple awards.