Small businesses and commercial landlords impacted by the pandemic can apply next week to a program to cover outstanding lease payments. The $100 million program will be administered by Business Oregon, the state’s economic development agency. The program is now…
On Friday, March 5,, just after 9 a.m., an officer on patrol discovered a two-vehicle crash in the 100 block of Chemawa Rd N., that had just occurred. An investigation revealed a vehicle left the parking lot of Cascade Farm…
Sunday, February 28 6 a.m. – Physical harassment in the 600 block of Lockhaven Drive NE. 7:29 p.m. – Arrest for criminal trespassing in the 5000 block of Nordic Court N. 9:17 p.m. – Arrest for criminal trespassing in the…
Born in Fort Klamath, Ore. to Francis Manion Mapes and Everett Mapes. He had three siblings, Joe, Flo and Bob. Fran (as she went by) later married “Pop” Frank Bolton. He is survived by his oldest brother Joe Mapes and…
Richard A. Mackie was born on May 17, 1943 in Lynn, Mass. to Vern and Eva Mackie. Richard entered into the presence of the Lord on February 28, 2021 in Keizer with his wife Debra by his side. As a…
The Oregon Garden Challenge, hosted by OSU Extension Food Hero Challenge began on March 1 and people can sign up and start preparing to collect their seed kits. Kits are still available at the county Extension offices. Only Oregonians will…
Beginning March 15, the toll to use the Wheatland Ferry for most vehicles will increase to $3. The current rate for vehicles less than 22 feet long is $2. The toll for vehicles between 22 feet and 42 feet long…
Todd Randall Schneider A 56-year-old Salem man was arrested Sunday, March 7, for allegedly threatening employees of a discount store with a supposed bomb. Keizer Police Department dispatch received a call at 10:08 a.m. from the Dollar Tree, 5014 River…
Rep. Kurt Schrader speaks with a constituent at Claggett Creek Middle School in 2018. Rep. Kurt Schrader, Keizer’s representative in the U.S. House of Representatives, was one of two Democrats to vote against a largely popular pandemic relief bill on…
Signs welcoming students were found throughout Keizer. After nearly a year of learning via computer, kindergarteners and first graders throughout the city arrived at school for the first time ever or made it back to see friends and beloved teachers…