The upcoming ballot was central to more than one issue at the July 18 City Council meeting, including a proposed city-wide ban on psilocybin manufacturing and psilocybin treatment centers. Psilocybin, a.k.a. “magic mushrooms,” have been used in the U.S. as a medical treatment for depression and anxiety since 2020, when[Read More…]
Author: Charles Glenn
Constituents speak, council listens: public library measure is back on the ballot
Current Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg was discussing the importance of local government during his 2019 campaign for president, when he was quoted as saying: “In local government, it’s very clear to your customers – your citizens – whether or not you’re delivering. Either that pothole gets filled in, or[Read More…]
Oregon to launch 988 suicide & crisis line
Starting on Saturday, July 16, a brand-new national help-line will begin operation, and Oregon is one of four states which will be ready to launch with full-service on schedule. By calling or texting 988, people in Oregon who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis, or those close to them, will[Read More…]
Oregon currently has one confirmed case of monkeypox; OHA says don’t panic
The hMPX virus, otherwise known as “monkeypox,” is a DNA virus related to smallpox. Oregon Health Authority reports one confirmed case in the state, with more than six other cases unconfirmed. While the virus is not a sexually-transmitted disease, in the U.S. it is being spread primarily through sex, according to[Read More…]
Splash fountain opens with new mosaic
One of Keizer’s more popular cooling-off spots on a hot day is the splash fountain at Chalmers Jones Park. Local artist Didier Planell Martir, who was commissioned by the city in May, has completed the work.
What really happened with the library plan?
CCRLS says Keizer Cultural Center is too small to house all the needs of a public library. Keizer is the largest city in Oregon without a public library and a large contingent of residents have been trying to change that for decades. The most recent effort involved a proposal[Read More…]
American Pickers returns to Oregon
Mike and Danielle from American Pickers The cable television hit “American Pickers” has been to Oregon several times going all the way back to 2017, and they have plans to come again in October. They are looking for tips on any great local collections. If you’re a household (businesses will[Read More…]
Cold case mystery-solvers pull vehicles from river near KRP boat ramp
Three cars were pulled out of the Willamette River near the Keizer Rapids Park boat ramp over the July 9-10 weekend. Keizer Police Department knew about two of the submerged cars because they were in their records as stolen vehicles, but the third was a 1960 Volkswagen Beetle for which[Read More…]
Public library funding measure will not be on November ballot
Keizerites who were hoping to have a public library within the city limits in the next couple of years will have to wait – again. Keizer City Council met in regular session July 5 – at issue was a ballot measure for adding a $1.00 to $2.50 service fee which[Read More…]
Oregon Car Care program will not expand into Keizer
Salem Police Department recently announced they were participating in the Oregon State Police (OSP) -managed Oregon Car Care program, in which motorists would receive help toward fixing an equipment problem rather than being fined for a violation. Keizer’s situation is considerably different, according to Lt. Trevor Wenning, so the city[Read More…]