‘Pride, Spirit, Volunteerism’: Parade grand marshal aims to serve others
Navy veteran and longtime Keizer volunteer will lead this year's Bloomin' Iris KeizerFEST Parade.
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Krista Kroiss is a general assignment reporter who covers Keizer schools, the Keizer Fire District, the local business community and local events. She is a 2023 graduate of the University of Oregon, did an internship with the East Oregonian in Pendleton and worked until mid-2025 as a reporter for the Wilsonville Spokesman.
Staffing costs, declining Salem-Keizer school enrollment drive budget cuts
Salem-Keizer schools are facing financial pressure from rising costs for staffing and declining enrollment.
McNary musical spotlights classic fairytale characters
An upcoming McNary High School play will explore what happens when fairytale characters have their wishes granted.
Firefighters breakfast moves to Keizer Rapids Park
Keizer firefighters will be serving breakfast during the final day of KeizerFEST this year.
Keizer schools pilot new reading lessons
Keizer elementary students will have a new reading curriculum next year.
McNary students march against Trump administration, ICE
Around 20 McNary High School students walked out of school around 1 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon, looking to express their disapproval of the federal government. The group walked east from the high school up North Chemawa Road before turning on…
New Keizer scavenger hunt offers prizes
A new scavenger hunt will give residents the chance to win gift cards to local businesses.
McNary Kloset seeks summer, athletic clothes
McNary High School is seeking warm-weather clothes for its students.
Keizer, Marion fire districts prepare for dry fire season
A warm winter and low snow pack could mean increased risk of wildfires this summer.
District targets vacant jobs as cuts loom for Salem-Keizer schools
Preliminary data show most Keizer schools are slated to lose teachers next year, as the Salem-Keizer School District expects to cut 130 jobs across its 65 schools. Data recently obtained by Keizertimes shows most Keizer schools are currently slated to…