A group of Oregon Republicans are heading to Arizona to “witness with their own eyes the devastation Biden’s immigration policies have had,” according to a press release from Ashley Kuenzi, the communication director for the Oregon Republican caucus.
Author: Quinn Stoddard
New traffic box art coming to Keizer
The Public Art Commission came together Tuesday April 16, for a meeting to discuss and vote on artwork to be displayed on traffic control boxes this year and next.
The 2024 Mid-Valley Comic Art Expo
With thousands of attendees, the 2024 Mid-Valley Comic Art Expo brought together artists, cosplayers, vendors and families to enjoy the family-friendly event. Held on April 20 and 21 at the Oregon State Fairgrounds and Exposition Center, the event featured around 70 upcoming local artists from the Pacific Northwest as well[Read More…]
Civics Today: Why are taxes important?
There are only two things in life that we can all count on, dying and paying taxes.
But what good are taxes? What do they do? Are they even really important?
Reckless driver knocks down street light pole
On April 14 at 32 minutes past midnight, a driver in a Dodge Challenger, heading east along Sam Orcutt Way NE struck and knocked down one of three light poles along the street.
Be sure to register for primary voting this year
According to an April 1st release from the Marion County Clerk’s office, around 40% of the voters in Marion County, or around 89,000 registered voters, are at risk of not getting a primary ballot for partisan candidates running for office, including the presidency.
Students to benefit from CC grants
Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-6), Department of Education Assistant Secretary for Career, Technical and Adult Education (CTE) Dr. Amy Loyd and a group of school presidents, superintendents and principals came together on April 23 at the Chemeketa Community College Brooks campus to discuss the Career Connected High School Grant, awarded to both Chemeketa as well as Oregon Coast Community College (OCCC) this past January.
Proper procedure, potential future mayors and surprising public comments
A full council bench met on April 15 in the Keizer Council Chambers to listen to and discuss neighborhood association reports, informational systems as well as preparing for KeizerFEST.
Mid-Valley Comic Art Expo 2024
The Mid-Valley Comic Art Expo, happening on April 20 and 21, is coming to the Oregon State Fairgrounds on 17th Street NE.
Admission on Saturday for ages 13 and older is $15 while on Sunday admission is $10. Military (with ID) and children under 12 get in for free.
Celebrate Earth Day at Keizer Rapids Park
From April 15 to 29, interested Keizerites can take a self guided tour, created by Keizer’s Environmental and Technical Division, through 15 informational checkpoints at Keizer Rapids Park.