The Salem-Keizer School Board of Directors approved the employment contact for Robert Silva as the district’s new Chief Operations Officer (COO). Silva was recently named as COO following a comprehensive search process and selection by district leadership. As the COO,…
The Salem Symphonic Winds has rescheduled the January 23, 2022, Concertango performance to May 22, 2022. “We had hoped that significant societal disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic would be behind us by now, but we are not there yet.…
The governor’s office at the Capitol in Salem. (Salem Reporter) News organizations and nonprofit groups in Oregon have teamed up to learn what voters want candidates for governor to be talking about as they compete for votes. They seek Oregonians…
St. Edward Catholic Church will host an American Red Cross blood drive on Thursday, Jan 27, from 1 to 6:30 p.m. There is currently a big demand for blood of all types by hospitals and clinics. To schedule an appointment…
Willamette Humane Society (WHS) has received a $75,000 grant from PetSmart Charities to help ensure shelter pets in the Salem area are ready for adoption. In 2021, WHS took in more than 2,500 animals. Many of these dogs and cats…
Employees from NorthWest Handling Systems collected 387 pounds of food for Marion Polk Food Share last month. Tyler Davidson, a Keizer resident, joined with other employees of NorthWest Handling Systems of Albany to collect 387 pounds of food for Marion…
Monday, January 3 5:55 a.m. – Domestic disturbance in the 200 block of Triple Tree Circle N. 7:19 a.m. – Fraudulent use of credit card in the 900 block of Chemawa Road NE. 9:42 a.m. – Forgery in the 5000…
Name: Missily Age: 12 History: Missily is a domestic shorthair mix. She is currently in foster care and her information can be found at sfof.org Preferred home: This cat is shy and needs a patient owner. Missily prefers a quiet…
Phil Bay, one of Keizer’s original city councilors and most notable volunteers, passed away yesterday morning at the age of 85. Bay served on the city council from 1983 to 1991 and helped organize city services ranging from water and…
“The last geranium of 2021,” as titled by Alan Davenport, who submitted on the photo. Taru (left), Khalil and Tormund play in the snow at Keizer Rapids Dog Park on Monday, Dec. 27 (KEIZERTIMES/Joey Cappelletti) A photo submitted by Nicole…