Protestors hold signs outside of the Oregon State Capitol on Sunday, July 10, to protest the overturning of Roe v. Wade. A pro-choice rally occurred on Sunday, July 10, at the Oregon State Capitol in protest of Roe v. Wade…
A new hot tub business, Western Hot Tub & Supply, opened up mid-May. The store owners, Andrew Monsrud and Danny South, believe their business is bringing something new to the community. Monsrud started repairing hot tubs after he graduated high…
The owners of KSLM Radio left to right: Amanda Smith, Jaci Smith, Katie Wilson, Cynthia Ramirez. KSLM Radio is a daily radio station located in Salem. The station, which is a family owned business, was recently passed down in January…
June is LGBTQ+ pride month which celebrates different sexualities, gender identities and focuses on educating ourselves and others about the history of the community. The Stonewall Riots is a crucial aspect of the LGBTQ+ community’s history, as it completely changed…
Terra Gardens Nursery & Bark is having a grand opening on Saturday, June 4 for their new greenhouse that is attached to the garden center. During the grand opening, there will be roses and hanging baskets on sale, rock painting…
What seemed like the end for a local ice cream truck owner’s business suddenly blossomed into a new adventure for one of his workers who decided to take over. Dennis Roeper, the previous owner of Keizer Ice Cream, started the…
May is normally bloom season for our local bearded irises, but you wouldn’t know it this year. A cooler and wetter winter and spring have delayed the normal time table for bearded irises to show their bloom. Yet, Schreiner’s Iris…
After three years of volunteering at the Keizer Community Library as a manager, Vicki Brammeier retired at the end of April. Part of her job there has involved working with committees on library policies and programs, coordinating the service desk…
The Marion County Dog Services shelter is almost out of available kennel space. Dog Services Manager, Melissa Gable, is urging people to adopt from their shelter if they are looking to adopt and to hold any lost dogs they have…
Local Keizer resident Steve Pfaff celebrated his retirement and 70th birthday on April 13. Pfaff has been working at Willamette Lutheran Retirement Community for more than 26 years as their finance director and office manager. “As a junior in high…