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.
Oakhill Ave Starbucks becomes first in Salem to unionize
Workers at the Starbucks at Southeast Commercial Street and Oakhill Avenue recently voted 13-2 in favor of joining a union, making it the first in Salem to do so.
Covid weekly report for Aug. 19: Salem-area cases, hospitalizations falling
The number of Covid cases and hospitalizations in the Salem area continued to fall this past week.
UPDATE: NE Hawthorne Ave, D Street back open after crash
Drivers should avoid Northeast Hawthorne Avenue and D Street, which was blocked by four cars due to a crash Thursday, police say.
County health officials seek more monkeypox testing, vaccine distribution
State health officials have confirmed one monkeypox case in Marion County. But the county's public health director says she is concerned there may not be enough local testing for the virus.
UPDATE: Salem Parkway reopened after crash, vehicle fire at Cherry Ave
Salem Parkway is closed as emergency responders work on the scene of a crash in which a vehicle caught fire, Salem police said Monday.
Salem man accused of threatening Black man with bat charged with bias crime
The victim, who called police, and a witness both say William Main called the man a racist slur and threatened him with the bat.
Former penitentiary superintendent’s relationship with employee spilled into workplace, investigation finds
An investigator retained by the state Department of Justice found Brandon Kelly gave preferential treatment to one employee with whom he had a romantic relationship, while verbally abusing others.
AGENDA: Marion County commissioners consider buying property to expand crisis center
Marion County Commissioners on Wednesday will consider authorizing Board Chair Danielle Bethell to sign documents to close the purchase of a Commercial Street property for the county's psychiatric crisis center.
City, county face lawsuits alleging poor road conditions led to crashes
The estate of Joseph Rodriguez said in a complaint filed Aug. 8 that negligence led to his death. It’s the second lawsuit filed this month against the city alleging that unmaintained vegetation and lack of street lights contributed to fatal crashes.
Southeast Salem house fire injures owner, firefighter
The Salem Fire Department is still investigating the cause of a Monday house fire that injured the homeowner and a city firefighter.