Wesley H. Tombleson
Wesley was the seventh child of Roscoe and Mary Tombleson, born near Lamar, Colo., on Jan. 1, 1924 and moved with his family in 1927-28 to Rainier, Ore., where he lived until he graduated from Rainier High School in 1942. Upon…
Keizertimes Staff
Sandwich shop will donate to veterans
Firehouse Subs, including its Keizer Station location will dedicate 100% of in-restaurant donations the week of Veterans Day to the nation’s military veterans through its non-profit, Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. Donations will be accepted Monday, Nov. 9 through Sunday, November…
Local voting info
Voters have until 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, to return their ballots. It is too late to mail ballots, but there is an official drop box behind the Keizer Civic Center, 980 Chemawa Road N.E. Other nearby ballot boxes include:…
Endorsement clarification
In the Keizertimes city council endorsements that appeared in the October 9 edition, we wrote that candidate Ross Day’s past included “fighting against the rights of LGBTQ+ Oregonians.” Day represented members of the Oregon Family Council, a group that opposed…
Santiam Hospital leads wildfire relief efforts
Santiam Hospital recently helped raise more than $1.7 million in relief funds for victims of the Santiam Canyon wildfires. The fund, established by Santiam Hospital’s Service Integration Team (SIT), is intended to provide immediate and long-term relief to individuals and…
Approve charter changes
Voters should approve charter changes In two weeks, Keizer voters get to decide whether the language that marginalizes LGBTQ+ residents stays or goes. A “yes” vote on Measure 24-453 will remove the offending language, known as Section 44, from the…
Council candidates weigh in on growth, safety, economy
Candidates for the Keizer City Council and Mayor Cathy Clark took part in a candidate forum sponsored by the West Keizer Neighborhood Association Thursday, Oct. 8. Candidate Kyle Juran missed the forum because of other commitments, but all others participated.…
Our choices for Keizer City Council
Six thoughtful candidates, each with a desire to serve their community at the highest grassroots level are competing for seats on the city council this year. Keizerites should make sure to include votes for city council positions on their ballots…
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Resources for those affected by fires
****Updated as of 9/18**** INFORMATION The Statesman’s Journal, Oregonian, Salem Reporter and Keizertimes are all providing free updates about the fires. Facebook pages to find information: Official Beachie Creek Fire Page: @BeachieCreekFire2020 Marion County Sheriff’s Office: @MCSOInTheKnow Marion County Emergency…