Salem Reporter

https://salemreporter.com
Screenshot of the Salem Reporter website
Salem Reporter is an independently owned local news outlet focused exclusively on the Salem, Oregon area, delivering fact-based reporting through its website, newsletters, podcast, and social media. Founded in 2018 by veteran Oregon journalist Les Zaitz, the outlet covers local government accountability, community events, public safety, and the people who hold power in Salem, with a deliberate policy of carrying no opinion columns or editorials in order to stay focused on straight news reporting. Revenue comes nearly entirely from paying subscribers, with additional advertising support. While most content sits behind a subscription wall, Salem Reporter makes exceptions for community safety and disaster coverage, provides free access at the Salem Public Library, offers free access to all Salem-Keizer School District students and employees, and distributes free daily email newsletters to thousands of Salem-area readers.

Source: SembraMedia

Last updated date: September 2026

Location:
Salem, United States
Year the organization
started publishing:
2018
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
Local
Area of coverage:
Salem, Oregon

Content

Type of content produced by theme:
Education
Environment
Politics
Lifestyle
Health and well-being
Entertainment and culture
Law and crime
Society and human rights
Entrepreneurship
Economy and finance
Migration
Journalism genres:
Reviews
Chronicles and non-fiction
Interviews and reporting
Information services
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Live coverage of events
Data journalism
Solutions or constructive journalism
Engaged, community-driven or participatory journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Website
Social media platforms
Facebook

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
1
Founders:
Les Zaitz
Directors:

Team

Full-time employees:
0
Part-time employees:
0
Freelancers or consultants:
0
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit
All revenue sources reported by media leaders:
Audience support / reader revenue
Website subscriptions
The primary source of revenue reported by media leaders:
Audience support / reader revenue

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