Behind the badge: Detective Tim Lathrop
Det. Tim Lathrop has been with the Keizer Police Department for more than two decades, but he didn’t start his journey as a detective. He worked as an officer in Lebanon for four years and got hired at KPD in…
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Task force refocuses pros on assault survivors, has eyes on longer game
Executive Director Michele Roland-Schwartz. For 10 years, the Oregon Attorney General’s Sexual Assault Task Force (SATF) has called Keizer home. Nestled between fast food joints, apartments and a property management company – SATF staff have a small, unassuming office in…
MCFD1 paramedic embarked on new journey at 63
In the United States, seniors are eligible for early retirement at age 62. At age 63, Victor Hoffer began to work at Marion County Fire District #1 (MCFD1) as a paramedic. “I was a probie to people who were 40…
Behind the badge: Officer Tim Hein
Officer Tim Hein Hein was sworn into the Keizer Police Department (KPD) at a city council meeting in late October. He came from the Silverton Police Department (SPD), where he worked for 10 years. He was hired on at the…
Holiday haul
The Greater Gubser Neighborhood Association collected $41,625.96 for the Marion Polk Food Share during its annual Keizer Mircale of Lights display through December. Members of the association presented the donation to Rick Guapo, executive director of the food share, at…
Behind the badge: Officer Travis Ricketts
Officer Travis Ricketts Travis Ricketts has been with the Keizer Police Department (KPD) for six years, but before he put on the uniform he was a mechanic. When asked why he became a police officer he simply said two words,…
Behind the badge: Officer Jennifer Starns
Starns has worked with the Keizer Police Department for over two years. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in contemporary music, but then switched courses to become a veterinary technician. Though she loved being surprised with new challenges every day…
10 cents at a time, Salem woman supports Keizer seniors
Staff members at The Village at Keizer Ridge accept gifts on behalf of resident. Michelle Paslay launched an effort to provide joy for local seniors and succeeded beyond her wildest dreams. When the recent freeze was instituted by the Gov.…
Keizer-centric group donates toys to families in need
Volunteer The season of giving is upon us, and the effects of COVID-19 can be felt across the community. From parades to toy drives, many seasonal staples have been canceled. For the past five years RJ Navarro has functioned as…
Local gift giving
Hand crafted earrings from Sparrow Furniture. Sparrow Furniture Sparrow Furniture is a local store that employees refugees who have been relocated to the area. The store teaches refugees how to woodwork and craft items, both large and small, as well…