Democrat Kate Brown and Republican Knute Buehler both have logged $500,000 single contributions for their campaigns. (Photo courtesy Kate Brown Committee) As the race to become Oregon’s next governor enters its late stretch and attack ads take a fiercer tone, financial donors have flocked to the action. Each candidate has[Read More…]
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Salem-Keizer school officials say too many kids missing too much school
Sara LeRoy, North Salem High School principal, is focused on driving down student absenteeism. (Special to Salem Reporter/Moriah Ratner) When Sara LeRoy became principal at North Salem High School, she knew she was in for a lot of work. The school has the highest percentage of chronically absent students of[Read More…]
Secretary of state remains mum on health details, says he’s feeling better
Joining by phone, Secretary of State Dennis Richardson struggled to participate. When asked at the beginning of the call if he could hear, Richardson stammered for a couple seconds before a staffer jumped in. He was then silent for 18 minutes. Gov. Kate Brown, leading a meeting of the State[Read More…]
Local unions say little impact from court ruling on fees
In the wake of a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision some billed as a death knell to organized labor, unions in Oregon say the impact has been minimal. Some have even found a silver lining. “It is a financial hit, but I think it is less significant than they people[Read More…]
Salem schools tackle high student absenteeism
Emily Hicks, a communications coordinator for Salem-Keizer schools, hands a refrigerator magnet to track student attendance to an Auburn Elementary family at a school kick-off event Tuesday, Sept. 5 (Salem Reporter/Rachel Alexander). As the school year kicks off, Salem-Keizer is sending a simple message to students and parents: show up.[Read More…]
Uncategorized Groundbreaking news source starts in Salem
An innovative news source providing accurate in-depth and enterprising local coverage online is coming to Salem in September. Salem Reporter, locally owned and managed, will provide readers a mix of investigative reports, clear and compelling coverage of local government, and insights into the people who hold power in the Salem[Read More…]
Uncategorized Who is behind Salem Reporter?
Salem Reporter is a web-based news organization focused exclusively on reporting in the Salem area. Its team of experienced journalists will delve into local government, schools, business, nonprofits, and state government. Salem Reporter also will give the community unmatched coverage of major breaking news events, aiming to be the “go[Read More…]
Uncategorized Co-founder Les Zaitz is former reporter, editor at The Oregonian
Two-time Pulitzer finalist Les Zaitz is an Oregon native. He started his professional journalism career right out of high school, hired in 1973 as a general assignment reporter for the Salem Statesman Journal. He continued writing as a staff reporter and correspondent while attending the University of Oregon, working for[Read More…]
Larry Tokarski, co-founder, is a Salem businessman
Lawrence E. Tokarski (Larry) is president of Mountain West Investment Corporation. He was born in Hamtramck, Michigan, and attended Catholic schools for 12 years. He graduated from Western Michigan University with a degree in Business Administration. He worked four years for Shell Oil Company doing marketing in the Willamette Valley.[Read More…]
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