Keizer Fire’s top rookie shows up – ready to work and learn
Meet Keizer Fire District's Rookie of the Year.
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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.
Clear Lake students show up, posting strong attendance rates
In recent years, Clear Lake students have regularly attended school at higher rates than other Keizer schools.
16 from Keizer schools are up for Crystal Apples
Of the 108 nominees for this year's Crystal Apple Awards, 16 are from Keizer.
Centennial School open house stirs memories
Former staff and students had a final chance to wander the Centennial School, formerly Clear Lake Elementary School, on Monday.
Update:Cummings School closing Friday for water line repairs
Cummings Elementary School will be closed this Friday due to emergency water line repairs.
Keizer play offers zany message about honesty
An upcoming Keizer play will offer a message of honesty through a story described as "ridiculous" and "zany."
‘Bring the community together’: McNary students creating street mural
This summer, a student-designed mural will be painted along a street near McNary High School.
Vandals damage community Christmas tree at Keizer’s Walery Plaza
A tree along River Road, decorated each year as the Keizer community's Christmas tree, was vandalized by unknown persons with a saw.
16 Keizer Chick-Fil-A employees earn scholarships
Keizer Chick-Fil-A employees were awarded $1,000 or $2,500 scholarships through the Remarkable Futures program.
Pentacle Theatre to host open musical auditions
Salem's Pentacle Theatre is hosting open auditions for a summer musical in May.