Mirandah Davis-Powell
Mirandah Davis-Powell was an intern for Salem Reporter in the summer of 2025, primarily covering food, farms and agriculture. She joined the newsroom from the Charles Snowden Program for Excellence in Journalism as a reporter from the University of Oregon.
Local leaders encourage Salinas to protect vulnerable communities in Salem as food assistance cuts loom
At a roundtable with U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas Wednesday, a group of Salem advocates, a business owner and others discussed federal cuts to food assistance programs that will slash benefits for more than 162,000 households in Marion and Polk counties, according to 2023 Census data.
Actor at Enchanted Forest literally marks his 3,000th performance
Bentley Michaels has performed at the Enchanted Forest Theatre since 2000, when he was still in high school. He recently reached a new milestone in the number of shows he’s performed.
“Rage Against the Regime” protest brings crowd to Capitol
The most recent in a series of protests objecting to the Trump administration brought about 100 to Center Street on Saturday, Aug. 2.
Meet the retired Salem dentist strumming folk songs to raise money for parks
Daniel Saucy, a Vietnam veteran, dentist and musician, spends his days fundraising for the Salem Parks Foundation with an open guitar case on downtown streets
Marion County to take over Polk sheriff patrols on Willamette River
After funding changes at the Oregon State Marine Board, Polk County has terminated its patrol on the Willamette and Marion County will assume responsibilities.
Unified Hoopla gives everyone a chance to play
Ahead of Salem’s 3-on-3 basketball tournament this weekend, the momentum began with a Unified basketball clinic for kids with and without disabilities to learn skills together.
Marion Polk Food Share gets $6 million for new warehouse space amid cuts to food access programs
Salem’s largest food bank collaborates with hundreds of local partners and has expanded its operations to the point of outgrowing its original home. Now, the organization has the means to find a new one.
Salem-area agribusiness of the year: Marion Ag Service
Hustle, drive and family underscore the values of Marion Ag Service. Last month, the company received the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce’s Agricultural Business of the Year award.
Education, celebration drive Salem woman’s commitment to healing
Savannah Soliz works to build intertribal connections and a sense of Native American pride in Salem through educational programs and events like the community powwow at World Beat.
Hoopla plans to go big with campaign for year-round sports complex
Salem’s beloved 3x3 basketball tournament returns to the Oregon State Capitol for its 26th year next week. Organizers simultaneously announced plans for an endeavor to build a permanent facility.