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.
Property tax assessments show record jumps in Salem-area property values
The value of homes and residential land in Marion County jumped nearly 27% in 2022 — but Measure 50 will limit tax increases to 3% in most cases.
Guilty plea closes Polk County cold murder case 25 years after body found
Brian Clifton pleaded guilty Thursday to murdering his wife Kathy Thomas in 1996 when the couple lived in Salem.
Johnson, Queen seek Marion County circuit judge seat
Judge Erious Johnson wants to retain his seat in the Marion County Circuit Court as Amy Queen seeks to take his spot.
Incumbent Willis, challenger Wigg contend for Marion County commissioner seat
Colm Willis says his first term as a Marion County commissioner left him with unfinished work to do for the county. His opponent, Mark Wigg, believes residents are due for a change.
Marion County commissioners consider contract with Salem Health for psychiatric treatment
Marion County Commissioners on Wednesday will consider contracting with Salem Health to help provide inpatient psychiatric services for people with mental health disturbances or addiction.
Salem residents charged with neglecting 87 cats
The cats showed health conditions typical of those living in overcrowded conditions, according to the Oregon Humane Society. One was dead when it arrived at the shelter, one was euthanized and another did not survive.
Incumbent Cameron, challenger Dennis vie for Marion County commissioner seat
Kevin Cammeron in his bid for re-election seeks to continue the work he started as a commissioner. His opponent, Andrew Dennis, says his experience as a state housing policy analyst makes him better equipped to oversee the county’s budget.
New vintage drum, records shop offers a Salem couple’s lifetime of work
After selling vintage drums online and collecting records for over a decade, Vinny Galarce and Lina Toledo hope their new store, Drum Bug Music, fills a void in Salem’s music community.
Salem couple arrested for breaking into Keizer home
Their arrests came one month after the Keizer Police Department announced a homeowner had shot and killed a man who he woke up to find in his house.
Teen boy arrested in northeast Salem shooting last week
The 16-year-old boy is accused of shooting another teen on Sept. 27 who suffered a non-life-threatening injury, the Salem Police Department announced Tuesday afternoon.