Reporter Jake Thomas at a protest at the Capitol on Dec. 21. (Jake Thomas/Salem Reporter) Even before the pandemic hit Oregon, 2020 had already been a remarkable year for news. As the novel coronavirus reached the U.S., the Legislature was wrapping up a session consumed by sweeping climate change bill[Read More…]
Tag: TOP STORIES 2020
Uncategorized TOP STORIES: Covid outbreaks, empty schools and holding government accountable – a reporter’s look at Salem’s year
Rachel Alexander chats data with Lillian Govus, then the communications director for Salem-Keizer School District, at a July 10 meeting on school reopening. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Salem, it has been a year. After living through 2020, I finally understand why the expression “may you live in interesting times” is considered[Read More…]
Uncategorized TOP STORIES: Covid outbreaks, charred homes and assaults at the Capitol. A reporter’s look at Salem’s year
Reporter Saphara Harrell of Salem Reporter gathers information about the impact of the Beachie Creek Fire in Gates. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) I heard someone describe this year’s barrage of news like holding your mouth open to a fire hose. I find that an apt description, and while 2020 has been[Read More…]
