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.

Three young boys poisoned by carbon monoxide are recovering, according to their father. Their Keizer mother has been charged with attempted murder at their home on Saturday, June 6.

The grant, up to $35,000, was denied two years in a row due to Keizer’s property tax revenue.

Keizer kids can now register for the summer reading program. They can earn prizes for achieving their reading goals, and enjoy free library events throughout the summer.

PHOTOS: Seniors from McNary HIgh School got to turn their tassles, signifying their graduation at a ceremony on Friday, June 5. Our gallery of photos takes you to the event.

At an upcoming event, two former McNary High School employees will be honored for their efforts in high school athletics.

The upcoming play will follow John Quincy Adams, the sixth United States president.

Chris Warner will be the interim director while officials seeks a successor to Kris Strickler, who resigned in January.

A man’s arrest two decades ago served as a turning point in his life, ultimately allowing him to become a pastor and found a church.

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Competing at state in Eugene, the Celts claimed second place in the 4×400 relay.

Kennedy Elementary School’s third multicultural night featured performances by its dual language students.

Some councilors have discussed taking city fee increases to a vote, but that idea ran into a legal roadblock. City Attorney Joe Lindsey mapped out the issues at a council session Monday, June 1.

The fire district will use its new strategic plan as a guide for the next decade.