Dec 14 2020 thru Dec 20 2020

Because of the pandemic the usual toy drives had to restructure the way that they were collecting and donating this year. Unsure if families would have access to toy assistance this year, RJ Navarro formed the Keizer Gift Group to donate toys to families in need.

For the third time this year Gov. Kate Brown has called a special legislative session. The intent of a special session is to have any proposed legislation passed in one day.

TJ Reid watched Amazon Prime's Sound of Metal and highly recommends it. This film lets the viewer experience what it is like to lose your hearing along with the main character.

Keizertimes Publisher Lyndon Zaitz writes on the importance of optimism.

The park study is using an online format to collect survey data on what residents want in their parks. Keizer residents found an issue with the limited ability for every resident to give input.

To place an order call 503-390-2370 or email at info @keizerlibrary.org. Payment can be made via PayPal, cash or credit upon pick up.

The City of Keizer kicked off a revision of the parks master plan with a presentation at the meeting of the Keizer Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Dec. 8. The effort will update a parks master plan created in 2008.

Though the Volcanoes lost their contract with Major League Baseball, their contract with the city of Keizer is slated to end in 2059. The contract was originally signed in 1996, but was renewed in 2015.

Oct. 18, 1963 - Dec. 8, 2020

On Saturday, Dec. 12, Dyami Rios announced on Twitter that he will be committing to Princeton University to play football for the Tigers in 2021.

Sergio Romo played in San Francisco for nine seasons and helped the Giants win three World Series titles. After pitching for the Minnesota Twins in 2020, Romo is currently a free agent.

With the goal of attracting new volunteers, MCFD1 is starting a new recruitment academy this spring. Applications, which are due on Jan. 8, are available on the MCFD1 website.

After months of substantial amounts of criticism and verbal attacks during public comment, the Salem-Keizer school board voted to give board chair Satya Chandragiri additional authority to manage public comments during meetings.

The team expects to announce plans for the future by the end of the year.

New residents join city committees while others renew their terms

Rather than taking down two giant sequoias, the city will remove what remains of sidewalk that has been consumed by the trees.

T.J. Reid delivers his verdict on the Animaniacs reboot. He says it's a worthy update of the beloved 1990's animated series.