As Oregon’s first Chief Data Officer, Kathryn Darnall Helms helps state agencies gather and use information about everything from cow manure to worker’s compensation disputes.
COMMUNITY
COLUMN: Oregon’s early Christmas celebrations
From the Corps of Discovery to gold rush settlers in Salem, Sue Bird of the Willamette Valley Genealogical Society pulls from historic documents and newspaper accounts to chronicle the first century of recorded Christmases in Oregon.
PHOTOS: Salem’s birds get their slide on
As ice blanketed Salem Friday, photojournalist Ron Cooper captured birds struggling to stay upright at his backyard bird feeder.
PHOTOS: Menorah ceremony brings light to downtown Salem
Light Up Salem, hosted by the Chabad Center for Jewish Life, gathered community members downtown Thursday evening to celebrate Hanukkah.
UPDATED: Winter Weather Advisory in place until 2 a.m., temperatures begin to warm
WEATHER UPDATE: Freezing rain is forecast to continue in Salem until this afternoon. State offices are closed Friday.
Salem police, fire toy drives deliver gifts to local families
The Salem Police Department served 189 families this year through its annual toy drive. A similar program run by Salem Professional Firefighters Local 314 received the most toys it has in years.
PHOTOS: Magic at the Mill offers historic holiday delights
From light displays to crafts and hands-on demonstrations, the annual exhibit at Willamette Heritage Center has something for people of all ages.
Salem’s Buddy the Elf takes spreading holiday cheer seriously
Throughout the holiday season, Corey Jenkins can be found in a movie-accurate Buddy the Elf costume, complete with yellow tights and imported Norwegian wool.
PHOTOS: Kayakers celebrate winter solstice on Willamette
Back for its 18th year, the Illuminata Regatta drew dedicated, festive paddlers to the Willamette River.
Stretch of trees planted at Riverfront Park honors Salem stream lover
Cheryl Hummon, who is retiring after 11 years with the Oregon Department of Agriculture, rolled up her sleeves with friends and coworkers to plant trees celebrating her work helping Oregon rivers and streams.
