Former maintenance worker charged with year-long string of Keizer thefts
The thefts occurred from October 2024 through October 2025 at a senior living complex in north Keizer.
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More candidates, incumbents file for election to Keizer city posts
People seeking election to a spot on the council position face an Aug. 25 filing deadline.
Turf battle: City leaders frustrated as field operations slip into disarray
A nonprofit group in charge of the turf fields has splintered, operating for a time with just one board member. The council has put the organization on notice to improve operations.
Three young boys ‘fine’ after their attempted murder
Three young boys poisoned by carbon monoxide are recovering, according to their father. Their Keizer mother has been charged with attempted murder at their home on Saturday, June 6.
Split Keizer council ends quest for advisory vote on fee hikes
Some councilors have discussed taking city fee increases to a vote, but that idea ran into a legal roadblock. City Attorney Joe Lindsey mapped out the issues at a council session Monday, June 1.
Filing begins for Keizer mayor, council election
Three Keizer City Council seats and the mayor's post will be on the November election ballots.
Keizer gets its own boardwalk with ceremony on Monday
The long-awaited opening of Keizer's new boardwalk is scheduled after a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 5 p.m. Monday, June 1. The pathway along Claggett Creek gives walkers a peek at environmental restoration in action.
Keizer council approves fee hikes, considers public vote
The higher fees to support police and pay for other services begin to go into effect in July, but the council is still mulling whether to seek an advisory vote on the matter – and what it would mean. "If they opposed the fee, we would have some tough decisions,” said Councilor Dan Kohler.
‘A huge step’ – Keizer Community Library gains state’s recognition as public library
The designation opens the way to regional collection sharing, a children’s reading program and new grant possibilities.
Targeted by mistake: Reports detail hail of bullets in Keizer shooting case
Police say at least 39 shots were fired in the Feb. 9 incident, hitting a Salem father driving his family home after stopping at a Keizer Station eatery.