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About: Salem Reporter is a digital news service based in Salem, Oregon. It was launched in September 2018 by longtime investigative journalist Les Zaitz, with investment from businessman Larry Tokarski, president of a real estate development firm.

Contact Us: 72585 Middle Fork Ln, Bates, Oregon, 97817, United States

Salem city council to hold hearing on updated budget proposal, vote on new paid parking system

Salem city council to hold hearing on updated budget proposal, vote on new paid parking system

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Salem motorcyclist dies in Thursday night crash in Four Corners

Salem motorcyclist dies in Thursday night crash in Four Corners

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Bill to protect residential electricity customers from subsidizing data centers moves forward

Bill to protect residential electricity customers from subsidizing data centers moves forward

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CLASS OF 2025: West Salem grad turned her struggles into empathy

CLASS OF 2025: West Salem grad turned her struggles into empathy

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COLUMN: How authorities coordinate evacuation during emergencies

COLUMN: How authorities coordinate evacuation during emergencies

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South Salem warehouse shipped thousands of pounds of illicit marijuana candy before federal bust

South Salem warehouse shipped thousands of pounds of illicit marijuana candy before federal bust

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Progressive Democrats unveil plan for transportation funding driven by doubling of gas tax

Progressive Democrats unveil plan for transportation funding driven by doubling of gas tax

Salem Reporter06/06

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Critically injured UGM worker shares love as Salem community prays for healing

Critically injured UGM worker shares love as Salem community prays for healing

Salem Reporter06/05

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Four neighborhood parks to get upgraded playgrounds, pickleball courts this summer

Four neighborhood parks to get upgraded playgrounds, pickleball courts this summer

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‘Get it done’: Advocates push Oregon lawmakers to fund services for victims of abuse

‘Get it done’: Advocates push Oregon lawmakers to fund services for victims of abuse

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Parents fear special education classroom move will disrupt stability, progress

Parents fear special education classroom move will disrupt stability, progress

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Republican tax bill could slash billions for Oregon Health Plan, state officials say

Republican tax bill could slash billions for Oregon Health Plan, state officials say

Salem Reporter06/05

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Public Notice: Salem Housing Authority public hearing

Public Notice: Salem Housing Authority public hearing

Salem Reporter06/05

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Growth: Keizerites voice concerns about future costs, congestion

Growth: Keizerites voice concerns about future costs, congestion

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What to do in Salem from June 5-11: Pride parade, garage sales, dance night

What to do in Salem from June 5-11: Pride parade, garage sales, dance night

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Salem’s Pride celebration returns Saturday, bringing queer joy downtown

Salem’s Pride celebration returns Saturday, bringing queer joy downtown

Salem Reporter06/04

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Salem police announce return of community academy for April 2026

Salem police announce return of community academy for April 2026

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Legislative lawyers clear state Sen. Lisa Reynolds over conflict of interest

Legislative lawyers clear state Sen. Lisa Reynolds over conflict of interest

Salem Reporter06/04

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State pension tweaks will save Salem-Keizer School District $6 million next year

State pension tweaks will save Salem-Keizer School District $6 million next year

Salem Reporter06/04

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Oregon poised to join most other states allowing governor to appoint vacant U.S. Senate seats

Oregon poised to join most other states allowing governor to appoint vacant U.S. Senate seats

Salem Reporter06/04

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Oregon bill would reduce administrative burden for patients seeking physician assisted death

Oregon bill would reduce administrative burden for patients seeking physician assisted death

Salem Reporter06/03

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Salem-Keizer music programs win bevy of state awards

Salem-Keizer music programs win bevy of state awards

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Salem Reporter wins regional journalism awards for Bush Park shooting coverage

Salem Reporter wins regional journalism awards for Bush Park shooting coverage

Salem Reporter06/03

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What’s showing at Salem galleries, museums in June

What’s showing at Salem galleries, museums in June

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Slate of bills to modernize Oregon water laws await votes in final month of session

Slate of bills to modernize Oregon water laws await votes in final month of session

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Newly-appointed public defense head mounts effort to stem Oregon’s public defense pileup

Newly-appointed public defense head mounts effort to stem Oregon’s public defense pileup

Salem Reporter06/03

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A place to safely rest becomes a Salem crime scene

A place to safely rest becomes a Salem crime scene

Salem Reporter06/03

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How Salem Hospital responded to a mass casualty event

How Salem Hospital responded to a mass casualty event

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UPDATE: Bend man accused of stabbing 12 during check-in at Salem Union Gospel Mission

UPDATE: Bend man accused of stabbing 12 during check-in at Salem Union Gospel Mission

Salem Reporter06/02

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City services moving this summer as civic center seismic retrofit gets underway

City services moving this summer as civic center seismic retrofit gets underway

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