A pursuing trooper said he found a loaded handgun that the suspect had thrown away as he jumped a fence.

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Everything from sparklers to fountain fireworks will be on sale from McNary High School music students during the band’s annual fireworks sale.  Elizabeth Hering, the school band director, said in an email the fundraiser is run by the McNary Band Boosters and provides money covering about 40% of the program’s expenses. The funds will go…

After city staff repaired some broken parts, the splash fountain behind the Keizer Civic Center is open for the summer.

A retiring Keizer priest led St. Edward Catholic Church through the construction of a new building and growth in church membership.

Jose L. Anguiano, who listed a Keizer address, faces criminal charges for domestic violence after holding a woman at gunpoint, the Marion County District Attorney’s Office said.

Fireworks and other festivities will be offered in and around Keizer this year, as the U.S. celebrates 250 years since the Declaration of Independence was signed.

The traveling Wall of Honor will come to Roto-Rooter Park on Friday, July 3.

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.