UPDATE: McNary softball hosts first round of state playoffs on Memorial Day

Monday is no holiday for local ball teams as state playoffs start. McNary softball plays at home in the opening road while the baseball team travels.

Monday is no holiday for local ball teams as state playoffs start. McNary softball plays at home in the opening road while the baseball team travels.

PHOTO GALLERY: Spectators, city officials and politicos were in abundance at the 2026 Bloomin' Iris KeizerFEST Parade.

From planning to planting to pest control, local gardens are busy places as spring conditions take hold in May.

McNary's girls flat football team finished its season recently, losing to Yamhill-Carlton. Seniors were recognized at the game.

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The museum campus at Brooks will offer a variety of fun hands-on activities Saturday, May 16, to encourage kids to explore science, technology, engineering, arts and math.

Rockers, pickers and cover bands will play during KeizerFEST, the community festival staged by the Keizer Chamber of Commerce.

Keizer loves a parade, and there's still time to enter this year's Bloomin' Iris Parade and get in the 2026 KeizerFEST spirit.

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Keizer Police responded to a variety of crimes, traffic incidents and calls for citizen assistance. Here’s a look at the activity reported March 29 through April 4. SUNDAY, MARCH 29 12:59 a.m. – Failure to perform duties of driver when…