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 1998 where he worked as a patrol officer. Roughly a[Read More…]

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 years younger than me,” Hoffer said. A “probie” is slang[Read More…]

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 SPD straight out of college and worked on patrol and[Read More…]

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 a small ceremony Thursday, Dec. 31.

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, “9/11.” He was already a reserve officer for Keizer, but[Read More…]

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 and helping animals, it wasn’t the job she wanted to[Read More…]

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. Kate Brown, Michelle Paslay found her heart breaking for seniors[Read More…]

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 a bridge between veteran services and the Salvation Army to[Read More…]

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 sales and customer service skills. They offer ornaments, earrings, coasters[Read More…]