Raine Haley, Caleb Matthews, Siosi Uta Atu, Camden Whette Eliana Strasser, Benson Hedden. For the first timer since 2019, the Keizer Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held their annual Prom on Saturday, May 21. The event was planned and organized with the integral participation of[Read More…]
Author: Keizertimes Staff
Oregon one of six states paying over $5 per gallon
As Memorial Day weekend approaches, gas prices will likely hinder many people’s holiday plans. While Oregonians aren’t paying the highest prices in the nation, the state is one of only five where the average price of regular unleaded fuel is over $5 per gallon, which is $0.56 over the national average.[Read More…]
Police calls May 8 – May 15
Sunday, May 8 11:57 a.m. – Shoplifting in the 6000 block of Ulali Drive NE. 1:47 p.m. – Criminal mischief in the 5000 block of McIntosh Court N. 10:10 p.m. – Arrest for assault in the 500 block of Rose Park Lane NE. 10:38 p.m. – Arson in the 4000[Read More…]
Blood drive at St. Edward Catholic Church on May 26
American Red Cross will hold a blood driver at St. Edward Catholic Church on Thursday, May 26, from 12:30 to 6 p.m. To schedule an appointment call 1-800-RED-CROSS, or sign up online at RedCrossBlood.org. You may still donate blood, platelets or plasma after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. Knowing the name[Read More…]
Big Toy at Keizer Rapids Park closed through June 30
Big Toy at Keizer Rapids Park The Parks Department posted the following notice this week: “The Big Toy at Keizer Rapids Park will be closed for roughly seven weeks, beginning May 19th, 2022. During this time, the Big Toy will be undergoing renovations to improve the shade sail structures, to[Read More…]
Sheriff’s gear stolen during break-in
Gear similar to what was stolen May 18 (Photo courtesy Marion County Sheriff) An off-duty member of Marion County Sheriff’s Office was storing some official gear in a personal vehicle on May 18 when it was stolen during a Southeast Salem break-in. Stolen items include a green tactical vest and[Read More…]
Kohler files for second city council term
City Councilor Dan Kohler at a May 3 work session. Dan Kohler, currently in his first term as City Councilor position 6, announced May 18 that he would be filing to serve a second term this year. “I seek the opportunity to serve another four years because there are important[Read More…]
Chuck Lee Memorial Scholarship for Hope recipients
One McNary High School student received and two others were finalists for the first Charles Lee Memorial Scholarship for Hope presented at the Career and Technical Career Center on Thursday, May 5. Layton Frakes, a senior, was presented with a $5,000 scholarship. He will become an apprentice at Cascade Steel, in[Read More…]
NW Keizer gets its own neighborhood association
Northwest Keizer has joined three others with its own official neighborhood association. Boundary of the new neighborhood association is the area between Chemawa Road N. and Lockhaven Drive, River Road N. to the Willamette River. It also includes Log House Gardens, Wildwood Villa manufactured home park and the homes around[Read More…]
Preliminary election results indicate big wins for Mannix, Thatcher
With 100% of precincts reporting in, Marion County released preliminary results May 18 for the Oregon primary election season. Oregon House Primary – 21st District: In the race for state representative in Oregon’s 21st District, Ramiro Navarro appears to have a commanding lead with over 62% of the Democratic vote[Read More…]