BEHIND THE STORY

LISTEN IN: Why the Siletz tribe is ignoring governor’s objection to casino plan

TODAY’S ENGAGING CONVERSATION:  Managing Editor Rachel Alexander explains why Gov. Tina Kotek is opposing more tribal casinos. The Siletz want to build one in Salem and they aren’t giving up, as reported in the story she produced is HERE. She also discusses why volunteers are so excited by a bird sighting in Salem, reported HERE and what amateur archeologists discovered in a recent dig at Willamette Heritage Center. That story HERE.

THE SHOW:

OUR PARTNER: Capital Community Media, the Salem-based community television and radio operation, produces Behind the Story for broadcast on FM radio station KMWV. Reach Host Wendy Brokaw at [email protected] or (503) 588-2288.

STORY TIP OR IDEA? Send an email to Salem Reporter’s news team: [email protected].

SUPPORT OUR WORK We depend on subscribers for resources to report on Salem with care and depth, fairness and accuracy. Subscribe today to get our daily newsletters and more. Click I want to subscribe!