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Warren Jesse Barker

Waren Barker Warren J. Barker, 87, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord, joining his beloved wife and mother to his children, Patricia (Neufeldt) Barker, in heaven.  Warren was born in Wren, OR to Kino and Edith (Hogue) Barker,…

Police calls June 8 – June 21

Monday, June 8 12:28 a.m. – Menacing use or display of weapons in the 3000 block of Partridge Lane NE. 3 a.m. – Theft from motor vehicle in the 7000 block of Broken Top Avenue NE. 4:09 a.m. – Stolen…

Oregon Garden present Cruise-In Cinema

The Oregon Garden presents Cruise-In Cinema: Grease, Thursday, June 18 and Friday, June 19. The gates open at 7 p.m. and the movie will begin at dusk. Sound is delivered by FM radio. County Health Officials have given the Oregon…

Let the races begin

When elections come around in November, three city councilors positions are up for grabs as well as that of Keizer’s Mayor. Councilors Marlene Parsons and Kim Freeman have already announced they will not be seeking additional terms in office. Councilor…

Shoppers wanted at Keizer Village Saturday

On Saturday, June 20 Keizer Village businesses are celebrating the beginning of summer at Keizer Village Shopping Center. The center is inviting shoppers and diners to join them with proper social distancing. Businesses along with, Caesar the “No Drama” llama,…

Hard work rewarded

The members of the Keizer Parks Foundation were honored as the Volunteers of the Quarter at the Keizer City Council meeting Monday, June 15. A sign honoring the group’s numerous contributions to Keizer parks will be installed at The Big…

Letter: Library stands against racism

To the Editor: The Keizer Community Library acknowledges the pain and suffering caused by the deadline impacts of institutional and systemic racism in our communities. As a culture, and as individuals, we lose something of ourselves when injustice happens to…

2 Keizerites nominated to state advisory roles

Two residents of Keizer were recently nominated to serve on state boards and commissions by Gov. Kate Brown. City Councilor Roland Herrera was nominated to serve on the Committee on Judicial Fitness and Disability. The Commission reviews complaints about Oregon state judges…

Rent, utility assistance available locally

The Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency is making more than $2 million in rental and utility assistance available for income-eligible residents of Marion and Polk counties. Community action is using its portion of a statewide rental assistance program, roughly $1.5…