SPJ Oregon is governed by an eight member volunteer board that meets at least once a month by phone. The board elects its own president, vice president, secretary and treasurer at the first meeting of the year.
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Board members plan journalism trainings and other events, run our annual contest, fundraise to support our lobbyist and guide our advocacy work around press freedom in Salem. Board members have considerable leeway to take on projects of interest to them in service of improving journalism in Oregon. The time commitment is roughly 5-10 hours per month.
Read MoreOn Sept. 22, Medford police arrested Jefferson Public Radio reporter and SPJ Oregon Vice President April Ehrlich while Ehrlich was reporting on a homeless camp sweep at a local public park. We condemn this arrest in the strongest possible terms.
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Knowing where schools stand on reopening is critical for parents, educators and the public. Oregon should release regular, timely data in a format that's easy to use and understand.
Read MoreAs you take up police reform, we write to remind you of the old adage that sunlight is the best disinfectant. The proposed legislation now being discussed by the Legislature does not address several aspects of state law that serve to keep police misconduct from ever seeing the light of day. We are sending this letter in the hope that time remains for you to consider doing so.
Read MoreWe, the undersigned representatives of the news media, wish to share with you our heightened concerns about how Portland police officers under your command continue to use force on people engaged in journalism. We are requesting additional action that goes beyond what has already been requested, including your response and a public report.
Read MoreIn the last few months SPJ Oregon board members have lent our voice to efforts aimed at transparency in government, the safety of journalists during the pandemic and the targeting of journalists by law enforcement as they work to cover protests around the state.
Read MoreAs journalists spread out across the nation to cover protests against police violence, they too found themselves under attack by authorities. Police took aim at print and television reporters, photographers and freelancers, using intimidation, rubber bullets and tear gas.
Read MoreWhether you’re working long days to cover this pandemic and its effects, have seen your livelihood affected, or both, we want you to know SPJ Oregon Territory is here to help.
Read MoreProviding accurate, trusted information to communities is crucial as COVID-19 continues to spread throughout the state.
Journalists around Oregon are working long hours to inform their communities about school closures, graduation, meal sites, city hall closures and emergency response as well as countless other developments during this unprecedented time.
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