Les Zaitz is a Senior Investigative Reporter with a focus on local news, particularly in Oregon and the Vale area. He writes for publications such as The Oregonian, OregonLive.com, Malheur Enterprise, and Salem Reporter, and his work has also been featured in Tulsa World Media Company and Truth Publishing Co. Les is known for his in-depth reporting on a wide range of topics, including politics, criminal justice, and community issues.
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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
AROUND OREGON: Snake River Correctional Institution's Complex 2 remained in lockdown on ?Sunday, May 26, as officials investigate a disturbance the day before involving about 70 inmates. Corrections officers fired warning shots to restore order on a recreation yard.
BAKER CITY – For three years, the pioneer mother grieved alone at the Oregon Trail Interpretative Center. And Native Americans settled into evening camp, unbothered by curious tourists.
He was just 16 when he traded gunfire with Salem police two years ago. He died on a city street.
Ray Rau left the job as Nyssa police chief with a reputation for innovation and strong policing. His new job in Tillamook left him convicted of criminal conduct, spending days in jail and giving up his badge.
By Les Zaitz | The Enterprise The Cow Valley fire in eastern Oregon's Malheur County continued its advance south Friday night, growing
By: Les Zaitz
Forecasters expect thunderstorms across the state likely will bring risks of new fire starts with little to no rain.
On a hot Wednesday evening, the crowd of ranchers and others settled in to hear the latest wildfire news.
We launch a new service at Salem Reporter today in our continuing effort to better serve the community.
By: Les Zaitz
Police arrested four teenaged boys early Saturday, Aug. 10, after a neighbor spotted graffiti being spayed on a city park fence. Police said they found two guns while taking the juveniles into custody.
A Northeast Salem man has been accused of running a major retail theft operation after police recovered nearly a half-million dollars’ worth of stolen CDs, games and toys.
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