Ron Cooper
Photographer Ron Cooper and his wife Penny moved to Salem in 1969 to take a job as photographer at the Oregon Statesman (later the Statesman Journal). Their three children, Monica, Kimberly, and Christopher, attended and graduated from Salem public schools. Cooper retired from the Statesman Journal in 2001 but, has continued his passion for photography in many ways, including as a photographer for the Salem Reporter.
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.
PHOTOS: Riverfront Carousel founder Hazel Patton honored
The newly-renamed Hazel Patton Riverfront Carousel now has signs honoring the 89-year-old Salem civic icon who volunteered for years to raise money and get the structure built.