Category Columns
COLUMN: This gray jay can be colorful
Local birder and natural history author Harry Fuller shares what birds are up to in the Salem area in his "Some Fascinating Things About Birds" column.
COLUMN: The warriors living on Salem’s streets
Columnist Lynelle WIlcox, who runs the SafeSleep United shelter in Salem, shares two recent stories from people she's met living unsheltered in Salem.
COLUMN: Trying to bar the barred owl
Salem bird expert Harry Fuller explains how the barred owl, often sighted in Salem, may be targeted for federal removal in parts of its range to save native spotted owl populations.
COLUMN: A chronicle of recent Salem owl sightings
Local bird expert Harry Fuller enlists some help from biologist David Craig to explain how to tell Salem's barred and great horned owls apart.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Join us for community forum on Salem’s gun violence
EDITOR'S NOTE: Learn about Salem's gun violence, solutions and what citizens can do to make a difference. The Salem Reporter Town Hall on Gun Violence is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 17.
Salem history moment: Weather, vandalism ended years of Nativity display on Capitol Mall
Starting in the 1960s, Salem had an annual Nativity display put on by the Chamber of Commerce. Andy Zimmerman, chair of Salem's Historic Landmarks Commission, delves into the history of the figures.
COLUMN: Owl you need to know about Salem’s nesting owls
After recent report owl attacks near Bush's Pasture Park, columnist Harry Fuller explains how great horned owls nest and hunt.
COLUMN: Salem man reports owl attack near Bush’s Pasture Park
The city of Salem has issued a warning after a man reported an owl attack over the weekend. Local bird expert Harry Fuller investigates.
COLUMN: How to get the most out of your meeting with a Medicare counselor
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.