About Me
My name is Levi M. Bakke. I am an investigative journalist and researcher based in La Grande, Oregon.
I founded Valor Investigations because I saw a need for rigorous, evidence-based advocacy in our community.
“We must take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.”
Background
Military Service: U.S. Marine Corps, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines (2000–2005).
Current Focus: Document analysis and regulatory accountability.
My Work
I focus on exposing systemic failures in healthcare, guardianship, and state oversight. I rely on data analysis, public records, and verifiable documentation.
I am not a firm. I am an independent investigative journalist that believes the truth is black and white — and that it can be proven with records.
Methodology
I attack abuse of power with facts, records, and structure. My approach follows four distinct phases:
1. Data Acquisition
I use Oregon public records law (ORS 192) and administrative escalations to pry open doors that institutions try to keep shut.
2. AI-Driven Evidence Architecture
I process raw data through a custom pipeline that handles Bates-numbering, claim-to-page mapping, and citation auditing.
3. Pattern Identification
I look for the fingerprints of systemic corruption — late-night chart edits, suspicious medication patterns, and fraudulent certifications.
4. Narrative Leveraging
Once the evidence is airtight, I use investigative journalism and formal complaints to force accountability and create public awareness.
Partners
Valor Investigations is proud to partner with ElevenLabs through the ElevenLabs Impact Program, which supports nonprofits doing public-interest work with voice AI technology.
Get in Touch
Levi M. Bakke — Founder, Valor Investigations
La Grande, Oregon