Category Columns
COLUMN: What to know about Medigap insurance
Jim Sellers, former Oregon journalist and state agency employee, explains what Medigap insurance is and how it differs from Medicare Advantage.
PHOTOS: At Riverfront Park, osprey dive and battle eagles for fish
Local photographer John Svendsen has recently captured scenes of birds of prey diving for fish and learning to fly at Riverfront Park.
COLUMN: The bravest people I know
Columnist Lynelle Wilcox, who runs the SafeSleep United shelter in Salem, shares a story of finding housing and the challenges that come with it.
COLUMN: Some birds lead colorful lives
Columnist and bird expert Harry Fuller explains what drives the colorful variety of bird feathers we see in western Oregon.
COLUMN: How to get involved in Salem’s emergency preparedness
In a new column, Mark Wardell, leader of West Salem's Community Emergency Response Team, shares tips for preparedness and information about local training.
COLUMN: It’s family season for birds around Salem
Around Salem and across North America, you can spot nestlings, fledglings and juvenile birds learning the ropes of finding food, columnist and local birder Harry Fuller writes.
COLUMN: How to avoid costly overinsurance with Medicare
Jim Sellers, former Oregon journalist and state agency employee, writes a regular column to help thousands in Salem deal with the confusing world of Medicare and federal benefits. He's available to answer your questions.
EDITOR’S NOTE: A look at how the news team reported the series ‘Bobby’s Choices’
Editor's Note: Months of work and access to key documents and sources resulted in Salem Reporter's series tracking the life of a 16-year-old boy. He died by police gunfire, ending a tumultuous life. Here's how we reported this project.
COLUMN: Artificial intelligence doesn’t know much about Oregon birds
Is your computer a good writer? Columnist Harry Fuller investigates the prevalence of seemingly AI-generated "Oregon" bird guides on Amazon.