Loaded weapon found at Forest Ridge Elementary
A loaded handgun was found on Dec. 28, at 2:30 p.m. on the northern side of the Forest Ridge Elementary school campus.
Quinn Stoddard
Pharmacist co-pays it forward
Truly living up to the spirit of giving, Dr. Laura Smith, a pharmacist working at the Fred Meyers pharmacy on 2855 Broadway St NE., took $500 and on Dec. 19, her 45 birthday, paid the co-pays for patients at the pharmacy.
New City Attorney, new year, new disagreements
The Keizer City Council met on Jan. 2 to discuss topics leftover from the previous year and approve the onboarding of a new City Attorney, though disagreement appeared as another main topic of the night.
Keizer’s Strategic Plan survey returns
In January 2023, the City of Keizer began its journey to create its 5-year plan for the future. Now, its survey is available again to gather more data for that plan.
New laws coming in 2024
Learn about the following bills which will became law on Monday Jan. 1, 2024.
KAA January show will focus on animals
Animals take center stage at the Keizer Art Associations’ January show: Fins, Feathers and Fur.
Who manages Claggett Creek?
Flooding from Claggett Creek in Keizer is not new to the citizens who have to deal with it. However, as of this past summer, the issue is growing worse and nobody appears to know who is responsible for fixing it.
Creeks and liens and money
The Keizer City Council met on Dec. 18 to discuss and eventually approve a series of resolutions as well as a lien ordinance.
Keizer on the Wheel of Fortune
North Keizer resident Heather Matthews will appear on the Dec. 15 airing of Wheel of Fortune, Season 41, Episode 70, which can be watched on ABC (KATU) at 7:30 p.m. PST.
Grassroots Government
City government meetings for November, 2023.