Natalie Sharp
Natalie Sharp is an Oregon State University student working as a reporter for Salem Reporter in summer 2023. She is part of the Snowden internship program at the University of Oregon's School of Communication and Journalism.
A celebration of “precious liberties” — women’s suffrage marker unveiled at Capitol
A small purple and white plaque stands tall outside the Oregon Capitol, telling visitors about Oregon’s unique history of securing women the right to vote. The Oregon Women’s History Consortium and the Oregon State Capitol Foundation unveiled the marker at…
More animals, flowers competing for top honors as Marion County Fair returns
The Marion County Fair returns this weekend July 6-9. It’s the biggest fair since Covid, with Thursday events back and a sellout for commercial vendors.
SCAN celebrates 50 years as a strong neighborhood voice
One of Salem’s oldest neighborhood associations, SCAN, continues to advocate for bike and pedestrian safety and better parks and schools.
Decades of hair comes to an end as Kay’s World of Wigs set to close
Kay Staab has run the wig store in central Salem for 55 years with her daughter and granddaughter, but is retiring ahead of her 90th birthday.
Salem won’t be getting state help for key homeless services out of 2023 session
Despite multiple funding requests, Salem legislators failed to secure long-term funding for the navigation center and micro shelters during the last week of the 2023 legislative session.
Salem’s World Beat Festival returns with spotlight on Philippines
Get transported to new countries through food, dance, music, and performances this weekend at the annual World Beat Festival June 23-25.
Gilbert House outdoor play area reopens after eight months of construction
Hundreds of high-energy kids roamed the new grounds of the Gilbert House Children's Museum's outdoor play area on its first day of reopening after eight months of construction.
Equity Splash hosts lively block party to celebrate Juneteenth
A small but enthusiastic crowd gathered on the Capitol Mall Monday to dance, play and eat in celebration of the end of slavery in the U.S.