PHOTOS: Veterans, elected officials and others gathered on Monday, May 27, for a Memorial Day observance at the Oregon World War II Memorial on the Capitol grounds.
Ron Cooper
PHOTOS: A rainy celebration of sheep, archaeology
Willamette Heritage Center was buzzing Saturday as visitors learned about spinning and weaving, watched live sheep shearing and explored an active archaeological dig.
PHOTOS: Salem takes the plunge for Special Olympics
Polar Plunge participants braved icy pool water in Salem on Saturday, raising nearly $70,000 for Special Olympics Oregon in the process.
BEST OF 2023: Ron Cooper’s top photos
Photojournalist Ron Cooper looks back at Salem holidays, Ironman and a mass celebrated in the ashes of one of the city’s oldest churches.
PHOTOS: Salem celebrates Hanukkah with 2023 Grand Menorah lighting
A crowd gathered at Salem’s Mirror Park on Sunday to celebrate the fourth night of Hanukkah with a parade, fire dancing and grand menorah lighting.
PHOTOS: People demonstrate in downtown Salem in support of Palestine
A pro-Palestine rally organized by the Salem Democratic Socialists of America chapter drew about 100 people Sunday afternoon.
PHOTOS: Veterans Day at the Oregon Capitol
Oregon’s Veterans Day ceremony was held Saturday morning in front of the Capitol in Salem.
PHOTOS: Worshippers gather after arson damages historic St. Joseph church
Parishioners turned out despite a rainy afternoon in a showing of faith and grief after a five-alarm fire caused severe damage to the St. Joseph Catholic Church sanctuary Thursday.
PHOTOS: Ironman 70.3 returns to Salem
Ironman returned to Salem Sunday, with 2,500 competitors from around the world racing through the city’s parks.
PHOTOS: Salem’s eagles squabble over fish
Fledgling eagles have been visible from Riverfront Park on the banks of the Willamette River in recent days.
