On a glide path to retirement. No, seriously. A half century is sufficient. Still, Malheur Enterprise and Salem Reporter. And then there's my ranch.
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Les Zaitz retweeted
Welp, we at @investigatewest and the @invinst have arrived at a place of last resort: the courts.
"We felt compelled to take this step because the public has a right to know who is policing their communities."
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My small independent news organization in Oregon is suing a county commissioner over public records. Too many officials assume that newsrooms simply can't afford litigation to enforce the law. This time, they are wrong. @SPJOregon @rcfp @IRE_NICAR salemreporter.com/2026/06/25…
Climb aboard a go-go newsroom - the growing Salem Reporter seeks a managing editor for our digital news operation focused on local journalism. A lovely city, a great state - and terrific reporters in place. Take a look: journalismjobs.com/job-listi…
I tried a novel approach last week, using the public comment period of a meeting to call on a Marion County commissioner to release public records. My thought: If they want to ignore the law, they can do so in full view of taxpayers. youtube.com/watch?v=WeQ4-azK…
Want to dig hard into the local education establishment in Oregon's second-largest district? @SalemReporter has a great opening as part of @Report4America. Check it out - deadline is Feb. 16. journalismjobs.com/1692352-e…
This job is across the country from DC but what a place to live and work with great hustling team of @SalemReporter. journalismjobs.com/1692352-e…
A reported immigration episode in Salem, OR, on Saturday adds to the heat. The team of @SalemReporter is seeking federal response. @TriciaOhio, can you help get the facts? salemreporter.com/wp-admin/p…
Come join us for an exciting new opening with ?@SalemReporter - make a mark in enterprise education reporting.
📰 Journalists: Report for America's corps member application is open now through Feb. 16, 2026. Learn more, register for an info session, browse open roles and apply today!
🔗 reportforamerica.org/apply
And in Oregon public corruption news.....
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REPORTER OPENING - A chance to grow into an editorship for the right person. In Keizer, Oregon - just south of Portland. journalismjobs.com/1691973-g…
Local reporting remains so important these days. salemreporter.com/2025/10/07…
Les Zaitz retweeted
So excited and honored to participate in this next month! I'm looking forward to meeting everyone and learning how to tackle federal policies here in Salem.
Congrats to the 30 journalists covering 25 states chosen for NPF's "Federal Action, Local Impact" Journalism Fellowship to be held in Washington, D.C., Oct. 7-9! nationalpress.org/newsfeed/n…
Regarding the Tom Homan story, one question nags at me. Undercover "buys" are usually made with money from the investigating agency - public money. If Homan took the cash, was it in fact public money and did he keep it? Questions, questions....
Among questions I have: Will Oregon's congressman from eastern Oregon stop having taxpayers pick up the tab for his housing? And for fancy hotel stays for his staff?
Yesterday, I voted YES on the Big Beautiful Bill. I voted YES because I believe that the laws and policies contained in this bill, among many things in the bill, will protect America’s credit, drive the economy to new heights, and begin the long and difficult road toward reducing dependence on government. This bill would never have passed but for Speaker Johnson and President Trump’s outstanding efforts to bring our Republican caucus together. They deserve serious credit for their irreplaceable and essential efforts.
Thanks, @betling. More of us need to speak up, explain and defend what we do. And then do even better. #freedomofthepress #FirstAmendment
#Amen, @LesZaitz:
"The news this morning that the owner of CBS is willing to pay $16M for broadcasting an interview by professional journalists is not good for any of us. This is not about politics. This is about the raw power of government. 1/3
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I wonder if @RepBentz of Oregon is going to draw this attention. The Republican Congressman has pounded the table for reducing federal spending. #orpolitics
So, another daily newspaper in Oregon shifts to weekly schedule.
"Beginning July 11, the Roseburg News-Review will transition from printing five days a week to one print edition every Friday." nrtoday.com/opinion/editoria…
Great news for Oregon, particular the east side! Welcome, Danielle - lots to do!
InvestigateWest is thrilled to announce Danielle Dawson as our new collaborative investigative reporter based in Oregon, where she will focus on the central and eastern regions of the state.
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