Volunteer The City of Keizer is looking for volunteers to fill a handful of roles on committees and commissions. The current openings are: • A four-year term on the Mid-Willamette Valley Community Development Partnership. The partnership identifies regional community development…
Navarro It’s not exactly surprising that Ramiro “RJ” Navarro wants to advocate for veteran accessibility as part of his new role as Keizer’s representative on the Salem Area Mass Transit District (Cherriots) board of directors. “The first thing I would…
Hare The Keizer City Council approved hiring Wes Hare, a former Albany city manager, as the interim city manager while the city searches for a permanent replacement. Hare’s contract with the city is expected to last between six and 12…
Jason Maghan, 40 and a former McNary High School student, was killed when his motorcycle collided with a turning car near Independence. Maghan, who lived in Salem, was pronounced dead at the scene. The speed of the motorcycle is believed…
Hyrum Kohler Hyrum Kohler, a McNary High School alum and viola virtuoso, will perform a free recital at McNary High School Saturday, July 10. Kohler, along with Keizer pianist Anne Britt, will be playing works from early 20th Century English,…
A group of kayakers found a dead body floating in the Willamette River about 2 p.m. Friday, July 2. Polk County Marine Patrol located the deceased male around river mile 72, just south of the Wheatland Ferry in Yamhill County. …
As a result of lifting pandemic restrictions throughout Oregon, Salem-Keizer Public Schools (SKPS) are updating their mask requirements for students. The following changes took effect July 1: • Students are required to wear face coverings indoors and on school buses…
Name: Priscilla Age: 7 History: Priscilla is a domestic medium hair dilute who was brought in as a stray. She has previously given birth. Preferred home: This cat needs a quiet home and consistent vet care. Priscilla will occasionally nip…
