In addition to planting native trees and other plants like the cottonwood seen above, the River-keepers and volunteers place temporary cages around the trunks to protect them from deer scratching antlers against them. While it’s part of a natural cycle,…
Sunday, July 14 7 a.m. – Theft of motor vehicle parts/accessories in the 1000 block of Julia Ann Court NE. 1:30 p.m. – Theft and criminal mischief in the form of vandalism in the 5000 block of River Road N.…
Tyna Mays-Schey shows off the wares at Saucy Minx. Last week, Willow Lake Golf Center & Driving Range hosted the first NW BBQ Bacon, Beer & Steak Festival. The event had 27 vendors, which event coordinator Mike White is hoping only…
United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley will host a ribbon-cutting event on Tuesday, July 30, at 5:30 p.m. to launch its Mobile Shower Trailer. The local homelessness crisis has long been a priority issue for leaders. With committed community partners,…
Lyndon Zaitz, publisher of the Keizertimes, was installed as the 83rd president of the Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association last week at the group’s annual convention. Zaitz, publisher since 2007, has been a member of the board of directors for the…
The Keizertimes was honored with 11 awards including three first place prizes at the annual Better Newspaper Contest held at the annual Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association convention last week. Managing editor Eric A. Howald won a first place award for…
Salem’s 2019 Pride in the Park will take place starting at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 3 at the Riverfront Park Amphitheater. The LGBTQ+ festival will offer live music and entertainment, vendors, food, drinks, family activities and more. Capitol Pride…
The 56th Woodburn Fiesta Mexicana will take place at Legion Park from Friday, August 2 to Sunday, August 4 at Legion Park, 1385 Park Ave. in Woodburn. Attendees can enjoy food, entertainment, and a carnival. A parade, car show and…
The Salem Public Library will host The Oregon Reptile Man on Wednesday, July 31. There will be three shows. The first show will begin at 11 a.m., the second at 1 p.m. and the third at 7 p.m. The Oregon…
Monday, July 8 11:36 a.m. – Identity theft in the 1000 block of Ivy Way NE. 1:21 p.m. – Arrest on warrant in the 3000 block of Cherry Avenue NE. 3 p.m. – Lost or mislaid property in the 5000…