By Les Zaitz - Salem Reporter
Les Zaitz is editor and owner of Salem Reporter. He co-founded the news organization in 2018. He has been a journalist in Oregon for more than 50 years in both daily and community newspapers and digital news services. He is nationally recognized for his commitment to local journalism.
EDITOR’S NOTE: A look at how the news team reported the series ‘Bobby’s Choices’
Editor's Note: Months of work and access to key documents and sources resulted in Salem Reporter's series tracking the life of a 16-year-old boy. He died by police gunfire, ending a tumultuous life. Here's how we reported this project.
Editor’s Note: What readers told us and changes we’re making at Salem Reporter
COLUMN: Salem Reporter readers had plenty of suggestions for what to cover. They made clear in a survey their interest in local government, Salem events and more. Here's how the team at Salem Reporter is heeding the advice.
Cemetery assault on Salem woman with disabilities draws 25-year sentence
Zakary E. Glover, 30, a former state support worker, pleaded guilty to sexually abusing a developmentally disabled Salem woman who was under his care.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Addressing Salem Reporter’s ties at election time
EDITOR'S NOTE: One of Salem Reporter's founders is involved in local politics. As Editor Les Zaitz explains, that founder is not involved in news coverage and the reporting team works independenty.
Marion DA urges gun violence steps as teen sentenced for shooting 2
The Marion County District Attorney is urging 'better, earlier' intervention to stem gun violence in Salem. The remarks came after a local teen was sentenced for shooting two people in 2022.
Search of hairstylist’s home in drug case finds false wall, stolen tools, police vests
Sworn affidavits provide new details about the police investigation into drug trafficking at a home across the street from South Salem High School. Police said among items recovered in their search were tools stolen from a local yard maintenance company
TIROTEO EN EL PARQUE BUSH: Un resumen de los acontecimientos
El asesinato a tiros ocurrido en Bush's Pasture Park a principios de este mes sigue bajo investigación. Estos son los elementos clave de la situación actual.
Fans abound for stadium upgrade but critics worry about impact on Bush Park
Willamette University is planning improvements to its baseball stadium adjacent to Bush's Pasture Park to serve a new summer baseball team. Taxpayers are putting $3 million into the project. Not everyone is a fan of the venture.
PARK SHOOTING: A summary of developments
Prosecutors plan to seek approval to try a 16-year-old accused shooter as an adult. Here's a summary of key information related to the March 7, 2024, shooting in Bush's Pasture Park and links to all Salem Reporter's related stories.
UPDATED: Candidates for Salem mayor to debate in public event at the Elsinore
Three people running for Salem mayor will appear in a live debate on Tuesday, April 30, at the Elsinore Theatre. Free tickets for the event are available on the Elisnore's website.