Rachel Alexander
Rachel Alexander is Salem Reporter’s managing editor. She joined Salem Reporter when it was founded in 2018 and covers education, economic development and a little bit of everything else. She’s been a journalist in Oregon and Washington for a decade and is a past president of Oregon's Society of Professional Journalists chapter. Outside of work, you can often find her gardening or with her nose buried in a book.
Heart problems most common condition among Oregonians who have died from COVID-19
Andrea Davila, a nurse at the Kaiser Permanente North Lancaster clinic administers a test for COVID-19 at the clinic’s drive-thru testing site on Wednesday, April 29. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) The existing health conditions of Oregonians play a significant role in…
Itching for a field trip? Walk through Oregon’s Capitol online
Kids celebrate Oregon’s 161st birthday on February 15, 2020 with hands-on activities in the Oregon State Capitol rotunda. (Courtesy Joel Zak/Oregon State Capitol Foundation) Oregon’s Capitol may be closed to the public, but you can still take a look around…
Latest data shows Woodburn remains epicenter of Marion County’s COVID-19 outbreak
A snapshot of Marion County’s heatmap showing COVID-19 hotspots by ZIP code as of April 27, 2020. Nearly 30 Woodburn residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since April 24, showing the virus continues to spread in one of the most…
Don’t put those caps away yet, Class of 2020. Plans for ceremonies unveiled
New summer Class of 2019 graduates face their families and supporters after a ceremony at West Salem High School (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter) Students from the Class of 2020 were loud and clear: they want to walk across a graduation stage.…
Parents, students find both fun and frustration in Salem-Keizer switch to distance learning
Seen through a sliding glass door, Noah Hall, wife Jessica and children Evan, 6, and Ruby, 2, sit at the kitchen table of their Salem home on Wednesday, April 23. The Halls are both elementary school teachers who are currently…
New county data shows people have tested positive for COVID-19 in nearly every part of Marion County
New data released by the Marion County Health & Human Services department shows people have tested positive for COVID-19 across the greater Salem area as of April 24, 2020 NOTE: Salem Reporter is providing free access to its content related…
With graduation ceremony unlikely, South Salem parents organize mosaic mural to celebrate Class of 2020
A mockup of the Saxon Class of 2020 mural (Courtesy/Kim Pike) NOTE: Salem Reporter is providing free access to its content related to the coronavirus as a community service. Subscriptions are vital to continue this so please sign up today. The graduation…
New COVID-19 infections spike in Marion County, with no clear explanation why
The Marion County Health and Human Services headquarters in Salem (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter) NOTE: Salem Reporter is providing free access to its content related to the coronavirus as a community service. Subscriptions are vital to continue this so please sign up today.…
Chemeketa faculty work overtime to bring geology labs, nursing classes online
Chemeketa Community College on Thursday, April 16. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) NOTE: Salem Reporter is providing free access to its content related to the coronavirus as a community service. Subscriptions are vital to continue this so please sign up today. Automotive students are…
Key data shows curve starting to flatten for Oregonians sick with COVID-19
Meals on Wheels line cook James Lopez racks up meal portions for the next day’s delivery on Tuesday, April 14. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) NOTE: Salem Reporter is providing free access to its content related to the coronavirus as a community…