Keizer panel takes up new budget proposal, fee increases
The city budget plan proposed by City Manager Adam Brown calls for increasing fees for police and other services – something he said was inevitable.
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Keizer council calls for police fee hikes in July, January
The plan, if adopted by the city's budget committee, also would shift business properties to a new formula based on their size, reflecting their higher demand for police services.
McNary senior lands spot on OSU’s high-profile dance team
The annual Signing Day ceremony at McNary High School put 21 seniors to work signing letters of intent to participate in college sports.
Grant application presents Keizer as big tournament town
The Keizer Chamber of Commerce is seeking a grant to promote year-round tourism focused on sports, with support from the Keizer City Council.
Parks board: Plan for some type of facility at Keizer Rapids – but preserve the green
Residents stressed the need to maintain the natural qualities of the park, keeping any development limited to the 20% envisioned when the master plan was created.
Keizer survivor of years of sex abuse finds her voice – and justice – in court
Officials say the young woman came forward after years of being shamed and manipulated into silence by her abuser, a common pattern in such cases. Now, her voice has been heard.
Calm prevails as council lauds diversity panel’s plan for 2026
City councilors devoted an entire meeting recently to review the Community Diversity and Engagement Committee’s work, lauding the plans.
New business coming to Keizer to give dogs a place to play, stay
Tina Schneider plans to open Pet Play House in June, offering grooming, boarding and doggie day care in Keizer.
Keizer Sen. Thatcher’s ‘cool adventure’ coming to close
In 2026 Kim Thatcher wraps up 20-plus years as a legislator representing Keizer, first as a state representative and now a senator.
BREAKING: Possible measles exposure reported at 2 Keizer businesses
The Oregon Health Authority announced Monday that persons at two Keizer businesses on Monday, March 30, may have been exposed to measles. The agency is urging people to take immediate action to address a disease that can be deadly.