Salem Reporter
ON THE AIR: Salem Reporter’s Ardeshir Tabrizian shares how the Salem economy is affecting renters and workers
The topic: State help, long promised to tenants and landlords alike, has been slow in coming in some instances. That’s increasing stress around Salem. At the same time, the employment picture is improving month by month as the pandemic eases.…
ON THE AIR: Salem Reporter’s Rachel Alexander on the drive for farmworker overtime
The topic: Considered “essential workers” during the pandemic, farmworkers now want what other Oregon employees get – overtime pay for extra hours. The agriculture industry is standing up against such a move. Today’s guest: Rachel Alexander, Salem Reporter’s managing editor. Our media…
ON THE AIR: Salem Reporter’s Ardeshir Tabrizian provides background on gun at local school
The topic: Police responded quickly to the report of a gun at a Salem school, recovering the weapon and arresting a student. In other developments, the Santiam Canyon is getting yet another round of recovery help. Today’s guest: Ardeshir Tabrizian, Salem…
ON THE AIR: Salem Reporter’s Rachel Alexander on why it’s so hard to get your cat or dog vet care
The topic: Vet offices in Salem are overwhelmed with patients, which has left pet owners facing weekslong waits for urgent appointments. It’s due to a mix of pandemic-caused factors. Today’s guest: Rachel Alexander, Salem Reporter’s managing editor. Our media partnership: Salem Reporter is…
ON THE AIR: Salem Reporter’s Saphara Harrell on why so many women are homeless in Salem
The topic: In a surprising finding, women make up a larger percentage of homeless in Salem than elsewhere. The shortage of shelters and continuing domestic violence are factors. Today’s guest: Saphara Harrell, Salem Reporter’s local government reporter. Our media partnership: Salem Reporter…
ON THE AIR: Salem Reporter’s Ardeshir Tabrizian tells about Salem’s plan for body cameras
The topic: The Salem Police Department is drafting policies for the use of body cameras by its officers. The police union and prosecutors will have a chance to weigh and the proposed rules will go public. Today’s guest: Ardeshir Tabrizian, Salem…
ON THE AIR: Salem Reporter’s Rachel Alexander discusses getting from here to there in the future
The topic: The Salem Cherriots organization already is planning how to beef up transit options with its share of the federal infrastructure funding. Some of the changes will take years to show up on Salem’s streets. Today’s guest: Rachel Alexander, Salem Reporter’s…
ON THE AIR: Salem Reporter’s Saphara Harrell on expansion of winter shelters in Salem
The topic: With nasty weather back, Salem’s homeless are needing a place to get warm and dry. A Salem nonprofit has found a way to expand the care it can offer this winter. Today’s guest: Saphara Harrell, Salem Reporter’s local government…
ON THE AIR: Salem Reporter’s Rachel Alexander discusses where kids can get a Covid vaccine
The topic: Kids age 5 to 11 are now eligible for a Covid vaccine, but mass clinics and events won’t be coming to the Salem area just yet. Instead, it’s mostly pediatrician offices and pharmacies booking appointments. Today’s guest: Rachel Alexander, Salem…
ON THE AIR: Salem Reporter’s Saphara Harrell probes the dilemma of placing Salem’s homeless base
The topic: With a west Salem parking lot a no-go for a homeless shelter base, city officials are finding few options to get the operation set up in time for winter. Meantime, warming shelters are going to be pressed into…