Ardeshir Tabrizian
Ardeshir Tabrizian has covered the justice system and public safety for Salem Reporter since September 2021. As an Oregon native, his award-winning watchdog journalism has traversed the state. He has done reporting for The Oregonian, Eugene Weekly and Malheur Enterprise.
Two women stole $5,000 of “fragrances” from beauty store, police say
The Salem Police Department says a woman filled a shopping bag with merchandise on Monday before leaving in a vehicle driven by another woman.
UPDATE: Rain delays Court Street two-way conversion
City crews had planned to begin the work on Tuesday but will now have to await a stretch of dry, warm weather.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: Marion County commissioners consider Hayesville Drive improvements
Commissioners on Wednesday will also consider a funding agreement with the state for evaluating existing and future county road conditions.
Hundreds of affordable housing units to open next year in south Salem
More details have emerged on the ambitious housing project in the South Gateway neighborhood, intended to create an affordable living space that brings people of all ages together, project leaders say.
Judge wipes out $1 million city payout to protester injured by officer
The lawsuit’s dismissal comes two weeks after the federal judge ruled that a Salem police officer didn’t violate a clearly established right when he shot a woman with rubber bullets.
Morning snow forecasted through Sunday
The National Weather Service is forecasting a snowy weekend beginning Friday morning, with little to no buildup expected.
Man sentenced to 20 years for 2021 shooting that injured two
Two 21-year-old men still face charges in the northeast Salem shooting which left two people injured, including a 10-year-old boy.
Latino Business Alliance claims voting disparities in school board races
The nonprofit believes the Salem-Keizer School Board’s practice of allowing all district voters to vote for every board seat hinders Hispanic and Latino voters’ ability to elect preferred candidates and weakens their voting strength.
UPDATE: Teen found safe after being reported missing since Nov. 29
Mia Macias, 16, is suspected to be in the Silverton or Salem-Keizer area and is believed to be in danger, the state Department of Human Services said Wednesday.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: Marion County commissioners consider state money to fix wildfire-damaged rails
Commissioners on Wednesday will also consider expanding contracts for food handler testing as well as security on two properties run Marion County’s Health and Human Services Department.