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.
BUILDING SALEM: Demolition comes for shuttered Willamette Surgery Center
Salem Health is demolishing a former surgery center on State Street that closed last fall. The health care organization doesn't yet have plans for the lot.
How affordable housing takes shape in Salem
This is the second part in a special series by Salem Reporter examining how affordable housing is funded and why public support is needed. Today: Looking at how the pieces fit for one new Salem project.
Salem-Keizer teachers declare impasse in bargaining, setting stage for possible strike
Salem-Keizer teachers say negotiations have stalled over a district refusal to address class sizes, something district leaders say is impossible as they contemplate deep budget cuts.
EVENTS: Capitals basketball opener, bike show and all-city music concert
The Oregon State Fairgrounds host a classic car and bike show and a quilt expo this weekend. Around Salem, there's also live music, comedy and theater to enjoy.
UPDATE: School board to seek new member representing west Salem
The Salem-Keizer School Board on Tuesday is reviewing a new dual language civics curriculum and a tax exemption for a downtown Salem apartment building.
Willamette, Chemeketa start partnership to make college transfers easier
Each year, close to a dozen students transfer from Chemeketa Community College to Willamette University. Making the switch will be easier with the new Bearcat Pathway program.
Osvaldo Avila resigns from school board
Avila, who represents west Salem on the Salem-Keizer School Board, said in a statement Thursday that he wants to prioritize his family. He was elected in 2021.
EVENTS: ‘Sensual’ dance show, Market for the Strange and live music variety
You can celebrate Valentine's Day in Salem this weekend with unique events including an aerial and pole dance performance - no partner required.
The curtain comes down for Enlightened Theatrics
After a decade putting on professional theater productions in Salem, Enlightened Theatrics is “going dark” with no 2024 season due to financial challenges.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: Commissioners consider grant for expanded women’s shelter
Marion County Commissioners will vote Wednesday on paying for case workers to help with the expansion of the Safe Sleep United shelter, and moving forward on Santiam Canyon infrastructure projects.