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: Looking back at 50 years as an Oregon journalist – and what’s ahead
COMMENTARY: Starting as a reporter just days after graduating from McNary High School, Les Zaitz has been a journalist in Oregon for 50 years. His thoughts about those years and the future of news.
Eight Salemites nominated to oversee transit, state library, worker’s comp
Gov. Tina Kotek announced a slate of appointments to state boards and the governing body overseeing Cherriots.
Salem parents weigh in as legislators consider digital access to school materials
AT THE CAPITOL: School districts would be required to provide a link on their websites for parents and others to more easily review state-approved textbooks and other school material under legislation advance on Tuesday, April 11.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Community endured long official silence after South High student arrested with gun
EDITOR'S NOTE: Parents and students from South Salem High School didn't learn why police were at the school until eight hours later. They were then told a student took a loaded gun into the school.
Local schools to install refuges for teachers, staff to address stress, fatigue
With a survey showing little improvement in school employee wellness, the Salem-Keizer School District plans to convert rooms into a place where teachers and staff can take a private break.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: School board to renew contracts for 2 top executives
The Salem-Keizer School Board is scheduled to meet in public sesson at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, to consider contracts for two assistant superintendents – who would become deputy superintendents.
EDITOR’S NOTE: With internship, Salem Reporter will help train next generation
Salem Reporter will add a summer journalist to its team through UO internship program. The news organization is raising funds to cover the costs.
Salinas navigates partisan divide in House to push help for Oregon agriculture
With bipartisan support, Salinas pushes for research on utility systems and wildfires and on less-costly ways for farmers to deal with pests. She describes the work in an interview with Salem Reporter.
Teachers accuse Salem-Keizer School District of ‘indifference’ as injuries mount
The Salem-Keizer School District has logged more than 700 cases of student-caused injuries since the start of the school year. The teachers union is urging more staffing and better training on how to handle disruptive students.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Salem Reporter launches obituary service – easy to use, low cost
Reacting to reader interest, Salem Reporter is launching its new obituary service. Families have unlimited text and can publish five photos to tell the stories of their loved ones.