Category Columns

COLUMN: Success of California condor breeding program raises hopes for Oregon sighting
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.
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COLUMN: A reflection on gratitude after talking to a drug dealer
Columnist Lynelle WIlcox, who runs the SafeSleep United shelter in Salem, writes about a brief moment of perfection while trying to help a woman stay clean.

COLUMN: Counselor can help explore Medicare options when moving
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.

COLUMN: Avian flu spells bad news for local birds
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: How moving to Oregon affects Medicare enrollment
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.

COLUMN: Lessons on silence and showers from a psych eval
Columnist Lynelle Wilcox recounts sitting in on a psych evaluation for a woman with schizophrenia, and how it changed her perspective.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Attend local Town Hall and consider where Salem is heading
EDITOR'S NOTE: Salem as a place to live and work is really what's on the ballot for local voters. A Town Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 11, gives residents a chance to consider and question the role of a new income tax in that future.

EDITOR’S COLUMN: Salem library partners with Salem Reporter for free access
Salem Reporter is now available for anyone to read at both branches of the Salem Public Library – free when connected to the library’s wi-fi or using a library computer.
