Category Editor’s Note
EDITOR’S NOTE: Behind Salem Reporter’s ride-alongs with the REACH Team
Reporter Madeleine Moore reflects on her recent article on the new team responding to behavioral health crises around Salem, diving into her experiences with the team across two ride-alongs.
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EDITOR’S NOTE: Behind the scenes of a Salem Reporter investigation
EDITOR'S NOTE: Patience and time to understand complex public records are keys to effective investigative reporting. Here's how we did the recent project on Salem's empty downtown property - Block 50.
EDITOR’S NOTE: How we reported in depth on work in homeless camps
Reporters Madeleine Moore and Abbey McDonald spent hours in the field with workers from two city teams, one who spends their days working to move people out of homeless encampments and into shelters, and another who cleans up the garbage left behind. The result was an in-depth, revealing report on an issue that's often discussed but still poorly understood.
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EDITOR’S NOTE: Salem Reporter changing how you can comment on stories
Salem Reporter now allows readers to comment directly on a story, a change in practice. The new feature keeps the focus on the topic and away from trolls and insulting poster. Editor Les Zaitz explains the changes.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Reflections on Bundy’s desert takeover in Oregon 10 years ago
EDITOR'S NOTE: Ten years ago, militants marched in the rural town of Burns and then seized a national bird sanctuary. Salem Reporter Editor Les Zaitz recounts his weeks covering the event.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Behind Salem Reporter’s coverage of a local immigration arrest
Managing Editor Rachel Alexander explains what goes into covering immigration arrests, and why journalists often can’t get basic information about federal government actions.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Why Salem Reporter is providing free access for local schools
Today more than ever, students and educators need access to reliable, accurate journalism about their community, Managing Editor Rachel Alexander writes.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Our digging into government spending takes patience, care
Turning numbers into meaning is not an easy chore when reporting about the government. Budgets for public agencies are confusing. They have category after category, and the purpose of each is not always apparent. Most governments draw from more than one pot of money, so…
EDITOR’S NOTE: Salem Reporter launches new events calendar
From trivia nights to city council meetings and theater productions, we’re introducing a better way to learn about what’s coming up in Salem.