Keizer Rapids Park The Polk County Sheriff’s Office rescued two women who had become stranded on a gravel bar north of Keizer Rapids Park Thursday night. A Polk County Sheriff’s Office news release Friday said 20-year-old Jackeline Garcia, of Woodburn, and 19-year-old Shibana Lazaro-Aguirre, of Wilsonville, planned to float in[Read More…]
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Gov. Brown will require masks in Oregon K-12 schools for 2021-22
Salem-Keizer students and educators returning to classrooms in the fall will have to wear a mask indoors, Gov. Kate Brown said Thursday. The governor directed the Oregon Health Authority and Oregon Department of Education to create a rule requiring masks inside K-12 schools for the 2021-22 school year, citing the[Read More…]
UPDATE: Keizer police officers involved in shooting
Keizer Police gathered evidence Thursday morning near the corner of River Road N. and Dearborn Ave., where Wednesday night’s crime spree began. On Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at approximately 8:40 P.M., Keizer Police Department Officers responded to a suspicious vehicle call behind a business at the corner of River Rd.[Read More…]
In-person community dinner returns to St. Edwards
The McNary culinary team cooked a free meal for the community back in 2019 (File). For the first time in a more than year the Keizer Community Dinner will be an in-person, sit down meal on Wednesday, July 28, from 5 to 7 p.m. The dinner, free to the[Read More…]
Keizer Cal Ripken 12U team wins state title
Keizer Cal Ripken 12U team The Keizer Cal Ripken 12U squad defeated Lakeridge 10-7 in the state championship game on Saturday, July 10. Keizer will advance to the regional tournament in Moscow, Ida., which takes place July 21-25. Xavier Gonzalez was named the tournament MVP and Grayson Maskal was given[Read More…]
Rangers draft Zavala 38th overall
Aaron Zavala On Monday, July 12, Keizer native and University of Oregon outfielder Aaron Zavala was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the second round of the Major League Baseball (MLB) Draft with the 38th overall pick. It is the third highest an Oregon player has been drafted since the[Read More…]
Blanco places fifth for Celts at state tourney
McNary 106-pounder Max Blanco (second from left) took fifth place at the Oregon Wrestling Association 6A state championships, which took place at Newberg High School June 25-26. Blanco defeated Dillon Le from Newberg in the fifth place match.
Grimmer commits to CCC
McNary post Bekah Grimmer (middle) smiles along with coaches Elizabeth Doran (left) and Brittany Dunn, after signing her letter of intent to play basketball at Chemeketa Community College on Monday, June 21. Grimmer averaged just over eight points and four rebounds per game for the Celtics this season.
How to protect your pets during the heatwave
Dr. Leanne Eggert of Creekside Veterinary clinic provides some tips on how to keep your pets and animals safe during extreme heat. • Animals in the heat will drink a lot, so make sure to keep water dishes filled. • Always offer access to shade and ideally, during the hottest[Read More…]
Celtics conclude season against South Salem
Erin Seyfried placed third in the 100-yard freestyle (KEIZERTIMES/Matt Rawlings). The McNary swim team competed against South Salem in their final meet of the season on Monday, June 21. The Celtic boys team fell to the Saxons 110-50 while the girls team lost 106-42. Paris Boyd was the lone victor[Read More…]