The Traffic Safety Bikeways Pedestrian Committee discussed at their Aug. 19 meeting the possibility of installing red light cameras in Keizer to address complaints of drivers running red lights, especially along River Road. “I came tonight to fully support red light cameras,” said Carolyn Holman, the president of the West[Read More…]
Author: JOEY CAPPELLETTI
McNary students to benefit from $1.5 million Chemeketa Community College grant
McNary High School (FILE PHOTO/ Keizertimes) McNary students will directly benefit from a $1.54 million grant Chemeketa Community College received earlier this month to increase dual enrollment accessibility for underrepresented student groups. “Chemeketa’s dual enrollment program opens the world of college-going to hundreds of high school students each year,” said[Read More…]
Questions still surround city manager search following ‘dysfunctional’ special session meeting
Councilor Ross Day expresses his frustration to fellow councilors and staff members at a Aug. 19 special session meeting. (Photo courtesy of KeizerTV) “I can’t imagine who would want to come work as the city manager for a city that is this, frankly, dysfunctional,” Keizer City Councilor Laura Reid said[Read More…]
Outdoor mask mandate returns with a busy weekend in Marion County approaching
The Oregon State Fair, which begins Friday, Aug. 27, will be requiring all attendees to wear a mask (Submitted). As an event-filled weekend approaches in Marion County, Gov. Kate Brown announced that starting Friday, Aug. 27, masks will be required at all outdoor events — whether you’re vaccinated or not. The mandate will[Read More…]
Oregon’s outdoor mask mandate to return Friday
Gov. Kate Brown at a press conference in Portland on March 12, 2020. (Jake Thomas/Salem Reporter) A new outdoor mask mandate will go into effect Friday, Aug. 27, Gov. Kate Brown announced in a video statement on Tuesday. The mandate will require that masks be worn in outdoor settings where[Read More…]
Meet Keizertimes new city reporter
My name is Joey Cappelletti, and I’m excited to announce my first breaking news story for the Keizertimes: I started this week as the next news reporter. I come to Keizer from the eastern side of the state where I’ve been interning for the Malheur Enterprise, which covers Malheur County,[Read More…]
Council pauses city manager search
City Meetings The City of Keizer’s search for a permanent city manager hit a snag Monday, with city councilors opting to delay the start of the search process for at least three weeks. Councilors were set at Monday’s meeting to approve a contract with The Greg Prothman Company, a recruiting[Read More…]