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 brings the pride to Riverfront Park
A crowd kept Riverfront Park buzzing all day Saturday as Salemites celebrated Pride in the Park.
PHOTOS: Dancers compete at Grand Ronde powwow
A colorful celebration and competition drew about 1,000 people to the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde's annual contest powwow.
PHOTOS: Forest fest shows off Englewood Park, Salem’s “hidden jewel”
Hundreds of people flocked to the Englewood Forest Festival over the weekend to learn about native plants, score free books and enjoy the shade of fir trees.
PHOTOS: Salemites gather for peace, Hiroshima rememberance
A small group gathered in Riverfront Park on the anniversary of the U.S.'s atomic bombing of Hiroshima to fold paper cranes and discuss nuclear weapons abolition.
PHOTOS: Family fun comes to Riverfront Park
A helicopter, fire trucks and free books were among the highlights at this year's Riverfront Family Fest, put on by Family Building Blocks.
PHOTOS: Thousands find glory, friendship on the court at Hoopla
Basketballers took over Salem's streets all weekend as the Hoopla tournament saw record turnout.
PHOTOS: MIG Fest draws enthusiastic crowd
MIG Fest, Salem's only punk and ska music festival held on an organic farm, returned for a third year.
PHOTOS: Crowds flock to Salem Art Fair
A hot Saturday did little to discourage Salemites from checking out original artwork, hands-on crafts and performances at Bush's Pasture Park. The Salem Art Fair & Festival runs through Sunday.
Cherriots employees compete for glory in annual bus Roadeo
In a unique team bonding event, 40 Cherriots employees, from office workers up to General Manager Allan Pollock, competed Saturday in an annual bus obstacle course.
PHOTOS: Soak in the sights at the Marion County Fair
From screams on the Zipper to glory in the livestock barn, this year's Marion County Fair had plenty to keep visitors entertained.