Man found deceased behind Keizer Cultural Center
An unidentified, deceased adult male was found outside of the Keizer Cultural Center early this morning, April 16.
Quinn Stoddard
Salem-Keizer “Working Together” sign smashed
The Salem-Keizer "Working Together" sign and brick wall, located at the bifurcation of River Road and its intersection with Stark Street has sustained heavy damage.
A taste of the Caribbean in Keizer
“I have had pulled pork sandwiches from a lot of different places in my life but this was one of the best I have ever had,” Keizer resident Diana Romero said.
Located at the Copper Creek Mercantile plaza on River Road, nestled behind the building is GW Caribbean BBQ, a smoked foods truck managed and worked by one-man team and Keizer resident Wilfrid Similien.
Keizer’s colored pencil art exhibition: creativity on the go
Surrounded by local art, members of the Colored Pencil Society of America (CPSA) and around 50 Keizerites and artists, a reception and award show for the 32nd annual color pencil exhibition was held, April 6, at the Enid Joy Mount Gallery in the Keizer Cultural Center.
Keizer’s prescription medication turn-in
The Marion County Substance Use Prevention Coalition is holding a prescription drug take back day, Saturday, April 20 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Dayspring Fellowship Church located at 1755 Lockhaven Dr. NE.
Homeless woman sentenced to three years after hundreds of police contacts involving petty crime
A Keizer homeless woman was sentenced to prison, Friday, April 5, after hundreds of police contacts throughout 2022 and 2023, according to a brief on the matter from Keizer Police.
New towing ordinance in Keizer
A new city ordinance dealing with towing vehicles was adopted by the Keizer City Council on April 3, after its approval at the March 4 city council meeting.
Stabbing on Shyrina Ct
Keizer Police officers were called to a domestic violence incident occurring on Shyrina Ct NE on Wednesday, March 27.
The female refused to leave the residence resulting in negotiations with police.
Authorities eventually gained entrance into the domicile as a call to render aid came in after a report from her family that she was harming herself.
Finding acres of hope in Independence
Located on a large, emerald stretch of acreage, the Acres of Hope youth ranch, located at 6665 Rickreall Rd. in Independence, brings together nature, animals and a dedicated staff who provide therapeutic activities to the children who desire them.
Proclamations, McNary speed study results and selling Keizer Station Area A
The Keizer City Council met on April 1, to deliver several proclamations and discuss a host of other important issues.