A Salem developer hopes to build new homes along Windsor Island Road, in what would be the Keizer’s largest subdivision in several years.

The measure could unleash economic and social chaos in Oregon beyond any previous piece of legislation, writes Oregon Capital Chronicle columnist Randy Stapilus.

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People seeking election to a spot on the council position face an Aug. 25 filing deadline.

The Boys and Girls Club of Salem, Marion and Polk Counties will offer summer camps in Keizer and Salem through the end of August.

A nonprofit group in charge of the turf fields has splintered, operating for a time with just one board member. The council has put the organization on notice to improve operations.

The city will soon hold a public hearing on changing land use rules to allow the businesses next to the Keizer Transit Center.

Local Cub Scouts planted flowers meant to attract pollinating birds, bees and butterflies next to Keizer Christian Church.

Public health officials have stated that they are seeking a diverse range of views for a fall workgroup on public swimming safety rules. Oregonians who are interested in participating can email [email protected].

Oregon is one of 39 states participating in the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer program, or Summer EBT, offering families a one-time payment for each eligible child to be used on groceries during the summer.

A McNary English teacher was one of two Keizer teachers recognized with a Cyrstal Apple Award.

A mural styled like a postcard will go on a local restaurant this month. It’s expected to be a photo opportunity for visitors.

Firefighters from three agencies responded to a fire on Friday, June 12, on North Newberg Drive. The fire damaged one unit in a duplex but no one was injured, fire officials said.

The octopus artwork is the first submission for a city program aiming to use art to promote local waterway protection.

In a letter to the editor, Keizer resident Justin Much suggests an advisory vote on city fee hikes makes sense.

A Keizer Fire District official says the community has seen minimal impacts from its decision to sometimes cut the service of an ambulance after several employees left the agency or took leave.  The ambulance has been “browned out” since late May, which Division Chief Brian Butler said means the medic unit is not staffed at…

Bees will get the spotlight in activities and fun at Brooks Depot Day on Saturday, June 13. The depot is at Powerland Heritage Park, north of Keizer.

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A McNary math teacher was one of two teachers in Keizer to earn a Crystal Apple Award.

McNary graduates took to their former elementary schools before the graduation ceremony last week. Our photos show those who walked through Forest Ridge Elementary School and Gubser Elementary School.

Families have until Monday, June 15 to enroll their kids in BLAST Camp, hosted by local public safety agencies. The camp aims to give kids positive experiences with first responders.