More than 100 people gathered in the patio behind the Keizer Community Library on July 7, to celebrate the library’s recent recognition as a public library.

Keizer’s Waremart location closed on Thursday, July 9 after carbon monoxide was found in the air. The store was open again on Friday.

The prosperity panel’s new report runs 452 pages and offers an array of ideas, some very specific, such as those concerning taxes and spending.

COLUMN: What Keizertimes is doing to get facts about a city investigation that officials so far refuse to explain.

Keizer has multiple private pools dating back nearly half a century. Some who use them say they offer a community that is worth the cost of membership.

City officials say the financial loss is short term, but will affect the city’s ability to maintain the park.

McNary High School and Claggett Creek Middle School are among the Salem-Keizer School District locations offering free meals this summer.

The Keizer Police Department, Keizer Fire District and Marion County Fire District 1 hosted a three-day camp at the end of June.

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People who use ambulance services in Keizer, but do not live in the Salem or Keizer area, will now pay more for the service than those who are local.

Positions are open on the Keizer Public Arts Commission, Planning Commission and Budget Committee. Youth liaison positions are open across multiple panels.

See photos of artist Patricia Young painting the new postcard-style mural on Los Dos Hermanos building in Keizer.

The Keizer City Council launched an investigation into Mayor Cathy Clark and Councilor Dan Kohler in June. What is being investigated is unclear but outside attorneys that could cost up to $10,000 have been brought in.

Lawmakers watered down their original legislation to focus on data handled by state agencies.

Police said the explosion, which also damaged cars and a home, was likely caused when mortar-style fireworks were used.

We invited an array of Keizer community leaders and representatives to talk about freedom and America, and here are the responses we received.

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Artist Cathie Morrow will offer tips and demonstrate the techniques at the Keizer Art Association’s First Tuesday session on July 7.

The thefts occurred from October 2024 through October 2025 at a senior living complex in north Keizer.

Next week, the Keizer Community Library will celebrate its formal recognition as a public library with a public ribbon cutting event.

From Bigfoot to time capsules, the America 250 Oregon Commission awarded 80 grants across Oregon to support local history, culture and art.