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Les Zaitz's coverage focuses heavily on local government and political issues, with a significant emphasis on crime-related topics and natural disasters. He frequently covers evolving stories and government announcements related to Oregon, Vale, and the United States. If you have insights or data relating to local legislation, criminal cases, or natural disaster preparedness in these specific areas, your pitches are more likely to resonate with him.
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By: Les Zaitz
Leading Republicans in the Oregon House are staying quiet about the conclusion of ethics investigators that state Rep. Greg Smith repeatedly violated the law at his publicly-paid job. The Oregon House speaker has issued a statement.
Thousands of homes and businesses in Salem were without power early Wednesday as a powerful windstorm took down trees and utility lines.
By: Les Zaitz
AROUND OREGON: A state legislator facing multiple ethics investigations in the past year agreed to a state sanction in a second case. State Rep. Greg Smith, R-Heppner, still has two other ethics cases pending at the Oregon Government Ethics Commission.
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.
Local demonstrators, many carrying clever and pointed signs, participated in Salem's No Kings demonstration on Saturday, March 28. The peaceful event was matched by similar events in communities all across Oregon and the country.
By: Les Zaitz
Gubernatorial candidate Danielle Bethell, a Marion County commissioner, is facing criticism after mocking public defenders. Legal leaders say her comments undermine efforts to address attorney shortages. She suggested reopening prisons that the state corrections agency no longer owns.
Three young boys poisoned by carbon monoxide are recovering, according to their father. Their Keizer mother has been charged with attempted murder at their home on Saturday, June 6. To comment on this story, use the form at the end of the report.
By: Les Zaitz
Our upcoming topic with include duo Jennifer Johns (Chemeketa Community College) and Megan Selvig (Opal Creek Ancient Forest Center) who teamed up in 2022 to create a community science project that investigates the recovery of six culturally relevant locations in the Opal Creek Scenic Recreation and Wilderness Areas following the 2020 Beachie Creek Fire. Four […]
The call to police came on a Friday morning. “I just wanted to report that I killed my husband two days ago and his body is at our house,” the caller said. That call on July 17 led Keizer police to a North Cummings Lane home, where a detective used a drone to scout the […]
Editor's Note: Young journalists learned the value of community reporting in a summer with Salem Reporter's team. Their work was supported by community donors.
