An objection to a administrative rule judge finding that Keizer Police Department’s sergeants are supervisors – and therefore not eligible for union membership – was heard in front of all three members of the Employment Relations Board in March. The hearing was a continuation of a request for union representation[Read More…]
Author: Eric A. Howald
Bill draws support, opposition at hearing
A bill that creates an extra avenue for pursuing injury lawsuits resulting from shooting at a Polk County quarry drew supporters and detractors at a public hearing at the Capitol Tuesday, April 4. The bill was moved to the floor by members of the Senate Committee on Judiciary Tuesday, April[Read More…]
Fleeing suspect rescued after jumping into Willamette River
Robert Tudorache A Portland man was rescued from the Willamette River after allegedly threatening someone in Keizer Rapids Park with a handgun and then jumping into the river as he tried to flee police. Officers from the Keizer Police Department (KPD) were summoned to the park about 4:45 p.m. Wednesday,[Read More…]
Bill addressing shooting range moves to floor
A bill that would supply an extra avenue of recourse to Keizer residents impacted by shooting taking place at a Polk County quarry passed put of the Oregon Senate Committee on Judiciary with a 6-1 consensus Tuesday, April 9. The bill (Senate Bill 1040), which is highly site-specific, allows the[Read More…]
Into the Light: Salem’s 2016 Out of the Darkness Walk
Writer’s note: At the Out of the Darkness Walk in Salem last weekend, organizers handed out honor beads for participants to symbolize their loved ones and friends lost to suicide. Purple signifies loss of a friend or relative. Teal signifies support for a friend who struggles or has attempted suicide.[Read More…]
Council sets new goals for near and more distant future
The Keizer City council approved its list of short- and long-term goals at a meeting Monday, April 1. Short-term goals include: • Establishing a charter review committee to update the city’s charter and revise sections that include anti-LGBTQIA language. Voters will have to approve the changes and the current goal[Read More…]
Blazing a trail
McNary High School and Career Technical Education Center student Emely Medina (right) talked about her recent accomplishing in the CTEC law enforcement program at the Keizer City Council meeting Monday, April 1. Teacher Josh Barnett (left) said Medina has excelled in the program despite entering into it late in the[Read More…]
Hearing on shooting range begins Tuesday
A lawsuit spawned from a stray bullet that penetrated a Keizer home heads to court for the first time next week. Judge J. Channing Bennett, a Marion County circuit court judge, will begin hearing arguments regarding a preliminary injunction at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, April 9. If the testimony cannot[Read More…]
Policy options run the gamut for dealing with growth
In its most recent meeting, the task force looking at housing needs in Keizer ran out of time to discuss the last part of its agenda: policies that might alleviate rent burdens and ensure that housing of all types are available in city limits. While the task force has yet[Read More…]
Keizer activist, tribal leader honored by Merkley
Delores “Dee” Pigsley The name and accomplishments of Keizer woman and longtime leader of the Siletz Tribe are now inscribed forever in the records of the United States Congress thanks to Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley. Merkley submitted a written statement about Delores “Dee” Pigsley into the records as part of[Read More…]