By JOSHUA MANES Of the Keizertimes As the 2023-24 school year approaches, Salem-Keizer Public Schools (SKPS) is staring down a critical issue for the 2024-25 year. At Tuesday’s School Board work session, Superintendent Andrea Castañeda announced that the district is projecting a “significant gap” between revenue and expenses for the[Read More…]
Author: Joshua Manes
A new Chief for the day
Keizer Fire swore in 11-year old Maddox Schmidt as Honorary Fire Chief on Sunday.
PHOTOS: Heat cuts the time, but not the fun at BLAST Camp
They only needed three days, and they got the three hottest of the year.
BLAST Camp, the law enforcement-themed day camp ran from Aug. 14-16, even with the triple-digit temperatures.
PHOTOS: Learning the FUN-damentals
The Salem Capitals and See Ya Later Foundation hosted a youth skills clinic at McNary where around 130 kids got the chance to learn and practice their basketball skills with professional players, as well as members of McNary’s girls basketball team.
Salem Capitals to hold youth clinic at McNary HS 8/15-16
The Salem Capitals are partnering with the See Ya Later Foundation to hold a basketball skills clinic for children in first through eighth grade.
Turf talk
Volcanoes Stadium set to become the first fully turfed baseball/multi-use facility in the mid-Willamette Valley
Jespersen announces departure from McNary for district position
In an online letter to families published Thursday morning, Erik Jespersen informed the McNary community that he had accepted a role with Salem Keizer School District and would not be returning as principal at McNary High School.
Former Salem Capital takes to the skies
Vincent Boumann, who played for the Capitals in the team’s first
season, signed with the revamped SlamBall league
McNary student leads Preps Academy to 18U title
With Gracie Laukkanen on the mound, Preps Academy brought home the USA Softball 18U A Western National Championship.
Salem rumored home for arena football
The AFL is set to return to operations in 2024 with a 16-team league, and Salem has been listed as one of the host cities. But despite the reports, there has been no confirmation from city officials regarding an arena league team coming to Salem.