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 over 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.
Weapon detectors will be added to Salem-Keizer middle schools this year
School district administrators said Thursday that all 12 Salem and Keizer middle schools will start security screenings this year, with the first rolling out in late October.
Salem-Keizer’s student school board advisers talk phone bans, engagement
The high schoolers charged with bringing a student perspective to the Salem-Keizer School Board say they’re seeing grudging acceptance of phone bans among their peers, along with better engagement in class.
Robots, tortillas, kombucha: economic development awards recognize Salem businesses
Several Salem manufacturers and entrepreneurs took home awards at SEDCOR's annual recognition of businesses and people promoting economic development in the mid-Willamette Valley.
UPDATED: Salem-Keizer School Board supportive of new equity resolution without mentions of racism
In a discussion Tuesday, most Salem-Keizer School Board members, including Chair Cynthia Richardson, said they appreciated a significantly rewritten version of an annual resolution that for the first time does not mention racism.
What to do in Salem from Sept. 11-17: Salem Art Fair, intoxicating Shakespeare, marble hunt
Join a free hunt for marbles Saturday across downtown Salem, or watch as performers attempt Shakespeare monologues on stage after downing a few drinks.
Man accused of shooting at officers in south Salem SWAT standoff
Salem police arrested a 33-year-old man Saturday afternoon after responding to a burglary call and encountering gunfire.
School employees, bus drivers say hands-on trainings help avoid injuries from students
After a state workplace safety review flagged frequent staff injuries from students as a major issue in the Salem-Keizer School District, the district has significantly beefed up its behavioral health training. Severe injuries dropped last year across the district.
What to do in Salem from Sept. 4-10: Mysterious radio broadcast, open skate, plant sale
Events in Salem over the next week include a secretive call to participate in a live radio broadcast downtown Friday evening and a major fundraiser for Center 50+ at Riverfront Park.
PHOTOS: Candalaria celebrates community on first day of school
Teachers at Candalaria Elementary School are among those testing out a new curriculum that's intended to improve lessons on reading and writing, replacing outdated district materials.
Teen boys, man arrested after shots fired at Wallace Marine Park
Police seized a handgun and short-barreled rifle from teens detained following a reported shooting at Wallace Marine Park. No shooting victim was located.