Fundraising for the Ryan J. Hill Memorial Park in Keizer got help recently from the Keizer Elks and the Keizer Parks Board.

In an opinion column, Keizer writer Gene McIntyre worries about the impact of ongoing federal cuts and directives on our democracy.

CASA of Marion County, while facing an “urgent” need for volunteers, is among programs losing funds due to cuts in Congress.

Keizerites can have coffee with the mayor, dance to The Angels, and catch up on baseball at Chamber Greeters. It’s all in Coming Up.

In the annual State of the City address, Mayor Cathy Clark cited gains in parks and real estate values, while stressing the need to keep public safety “job one.”

Keizer Homegrown Theatre is getting ready to open “Drinking Habits,” a delightfully zany ensemble production, in April. Tickets are on sale now.

Citizens took turns defending Keizer’s diversity committee in remarks Monday to the Keizer City Council. The council voted 5-2 to leave its name unchanged after three councilors had raised alarm in recent weeks.

Fans of McNary sports gathered Saturday at the Keizer Event Center for a benefit auction for the McNary Athletic Booster Club. The event featured a dinner buffet and live and silent auctions.

The body of a California man was found Sunday, March 16, in a car parked at a Keizer Station business for two days, Keizer police reported.

Keizer organizations and volunteers are stepping up – with a big milk donation, a new reading club and plans for the annual Percey Auction.

The Mavericks league is seeking host families for players from four teams that will compete at Volcanoes Stadium in Keizer. The league is asking fans, churches and organizations to consider hosting.

Annual essay contest now open for students to learn about Keizer government while suggesting what they would do if they were the mayor. Entries are due Friday, March 21.

Dance, play bingo, support McNary athletics – these activities and more are coming up in Keizer.

Keizer’s only golf course has a new pro leading the operation. Luring more plays to McNary Golf Course is a goal for Alan Reese.

Superintendent Andrea Castañeda received praise from every member of the school board Tuesday night for her work navigating challenging budget cuts and communicating clearly with the public and political leaders about the challenges facing public schools in Oregon.

Raeann McDonald was the center of attention as she retired from her role as executive director of Keizer’s Willamette Lutheran Retirement Community. A party in her honor drew speeches – and tears.

Bike safety has gotten a boost in a special program at Clear Lake Elementary School. Parents even get to ride along this week.

A night of buying and dining is scheduled for Saturday, March 15, as the McNary Athletic Booster Club again turns to auctions to raise funds for school programs. The event is open to the public.

The Keizer City Council provided its community engagement committee a list of possible new names recently. The Community Diversity Engagement Committee voted to leave its name alone.

A Salem man faces multiple charges after a short police chase in Keizer. He is accused of crashing a pickup truck, then fleeing police and resisting arrest when caught.

A night of Broadway songs and refreshments on Thursday, March 13, will raise money for Keizer Homegrown Theatre’s next production, “Drinking Habits.”