Tag COLUMN
COLUMN: Barred owls spared? Other birds in danger?
Local birder and natural history author Harry Fuller explains what recent federal environmental policy shifts mean for birds.
COLUMN: Health care employment growing slowly in Salem, despite high need
Columnist Pamela Ferrara explains what employment data and projections show about Salem's workforce as the region sees a growing need for health care employees.
COLUMN: Preparing for emergencies helps our community recover
Mark Wardell, the leader of West Salem’s Community Emergency Response Team, explains the role emergency management agencies play in preparing for disasters, and how you can help their work.
COLUMN: Harriers’ slow flight keeps them nimble when hunting
Bird expert Harry Fuller brings to life the world of northern harriers, who nest on the ground around Salem.
COLUMN: Black History Month in Salem and beyond
Kimberli Fitzgerald, Salem's historic preservation officer, lays out the history of Black History Month and one of Oregon's first Black pioneers, who was brought to the Salem area as a slave.
COLUMN: What to know about Willamette Valley wild turkeys and bird flu
Columnist and bird expert Harry Fuller walks through common-sense avian flu precautions people can take, but reports people don't need to worry about roving turkey flocks.
COLUMN: What to know about Medicare changes in 2025
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: Hunting for snipes at Minto-Brown
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: Test your Medicare knowledge with this quiz
Jim Sellers, former Oregon journalist and state agency employee, covers some Medicare basics in a Q&A format.