KeizerFEST: Get ready for Keizer’s big parade May 17

The Bloomin' Iris KeizerFEST Parade hits the route at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 17, marking a tradition that began 75 years ago.
The Bloomin' Iris KeizerFEST Parade hits the route at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 17, marking a tradition that began 75 years ago.
SPORTS: McNary's boys volleyball fights its way to the first win of the season.
The city of Keizer is considering hiking the monthly fee on property owners to cover climbing city costs. Keizerites have a chance to tell city officials what they think of the idea.
Here’s a look at the sports action for McNary teams in the past week.
The iris bloom season is underway at Schreiner's, with celebrations to mark the 100th anniversary of the farm north of Keizer.
For the sixth time in his career, Les Zaitz has been selected for one of Oregon's top journalism awards. He was cited for his investigation into the mix of public and private business by Greg Smith, a Republican state representative from Heppner.
POLICE SCANNER: Information is provided by the Keizer Police Department. The agency has removed specific addresses to protect privacy.
The Keizer Chamber of Commerce has a variety of ways for people to be involved in this year's KeizerFEST - from parade entries to festival ground exhibits to sponsorships. Deadlines are coming up, though, to get in on the fun.
With Easter Sunday on April 20, here are some of the services offered by churches in the Keizer area.
A Keizer man won the raffle for $10,000 in gold and silver at the recent Rotary fundraiser. The event raised about $60,000.