Nominee Eric Scott Turner said his main goal as HUD secretary would be to tackle the housing shortage and to increase the housing supply of affordable homes, as well as end remote work for HUD employees.
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McNary Youth Baseball seeks sponsors
McNary Youth Baseball is seeking sponsors for the 2025 season. Keizer, a community with a rich youth sports history, has been generous in supporting and sponsoring its many programs for kids. The leadership of McNary Youth Baseball is inviting individuals and businesses to partner with them to fund all aspects[Read More…]
Celtic basketball results in wins and loses
The McNary Celtic boys basketball team will face the Sprague Olympians at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Jan.10. The team stands at 8 wins and 2 loses so far this season. In December, the boys defeated the McMinnville Grizzlies on Dec. 21, 51-48. On Monday, Jan. 7, they defeated the Beaverton Beavers[Read More…]
Obituary Idella Mae Rempel
Idella Mae Rempel, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, stepped into the presence of our Lord Jesus on December 19, 2024. Idella spent the last 22 years of her life at Willamette Lutheran Retirement Community, where she enjoyed travelling, visits with friends and family, daily walks, bingo and two-handed[Read More…]
Celtic basketball players invited to reunion on Jan. 24
A reunion of McNary High School basketball players under coach Larry Gahr, between 1986 and 2002 will be held on Friday, Jan. 24, at AJ’s Hideway at 5048 River Rd. N. Festivities will get underway at 5 p.m. with a no-host social hour. This will be followed by attending a[Read More…]
Keizer Gold Star Families Memorial seeks donations before deadline
Organizers working to erect an America’s Gold Star Families Memorial Monument in Keizer are seeking financial donations to meet an April 1 deadline. The memorial will be constructed at PFC Ryan Hill Park in Keizer Station. The project has an April 1 deadline to raise $30,000 – half the needed[Read More…]
Reid reflects on service after 8 years on council
Laura Reid answered questions about her eight years as a Keizer City Councilor. She served from 2017 to 2025. Keizertmes: What are your thoughts after eight years on city council?Laura Reid: For the last 24 years, I have appreciated Keizer as a wonderful place to live: A small town, next[Read More…]
A chicken crossed the road…
Whiteaker Middle School students were welcomed back on Monday, Jan. 6, after winter break by the Salem-Keizer Safe Routes to School chicken (Beth Schmidt). She was joined by Mayor Cathy Clark, Keizer Police Chief Andrew Copeland and officer Martin Powell to help promote safe travel. The back to the school[Read More…]
Speed, alcohol suspected causes of crash
A driver in a sedan failed to stop at the intersection of North Lockhaven Drive and North Windsor Island Road on Sunday, Jan. 6, crashing through a fence at All Weather Storage, according to Keizer police. The vehicle rolled over on an embankment and caught fire. The driver and passengers,[Read More…]
Honors, oaths and tears part of new council term
By LYNDON ZAITZ of the KeizertimesThe first Keizer City Council meeting of 2025 was a mix of honors, oaths and tears. The session began with the recognition of Keizer Police Officer Ben Howden for saving the life of resident Randy Redenbaugh in December. Police Chief Andrew Copeland told councilors and[Read More…]