State Republican Senator Kim Thatcher is expected to retain her District 11 seat for another term as it appears that she defeated Democratic challenger Richard Walsh, an attorney and former Keizer city councilor. Unofficial votes at 9:15 pm Tuesday night, from the secretary of state’s office, showed Thatcher with 15,065[Read More…]
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Library fee measure defeated
Measure 24-468l that would establish a library services fee is headed to defeat by a 55-45 margin. If approved the measure would have added a $2.50 per month fee to city services bills to fund a public library. Currently Keizer residents have the all-volunteer Keizer Community Library, housed at the[Read More…]
Oregon governor race is two-way contest between Kotek, Drazan
Nonaffiliated candidate Betsy Johnson was a distant third BY: JULIA SHUMWAY of OREGON CAPITAL CHRONICLE- Oregon’s race for governor is a two-way contest between Democrat Tina Kotek and Republican Christine Drazan, early election results showed. With more than 1 million votes counted as of 8:40 p.m. Tuesday, Kotek held a narrow lead[Read More…]
Open house will kick off city’s 40th
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the City of Keizer and the Keizer City Council invites you to drop in to the Open House to celebrate. When: November 2, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Where: Keizer Community Center Lobby (Living Room) There will be refreshments and entertainment! Come share your[Read More…]
Boys, Girls State sponsors to be honored
A dinner honoring Boys State, Girls State delegates and sponsors will be held at The View Restaurant at McNary Golf Club on Saturday, Oct. 22, at 6:30 p.m. To be recognized at the dinner are: Girls State delegate sponsor: Tim Davis, Valor Mentoring; McNary High School sponsor: Ms. Kim Connolly,[Read More…]
Salem Symphonic Winds opens 48th season
Over the centuries, tribal elders, parents, and grandparents have passed on cultural heritage and wisdom through storytelling around the bonfire or late at night to send their children to sleep and dreamland. In the first concert of their 48th season, Salem Symphonic Winds celebrates the aural tradition of storytelling with[Read More…]
Neighborhood associations will host candidate forum on Wednesday, Oct. 19
Five Keizer neighborhood associations are joining to host a candidate and issue forum on Wednesday, Oct. 19, at the Keizer Civic Center, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Candidates for Keizer city council, mayor, Oregon legislature, Congressional district 6, Marion County Commissioners and Yes for Keizer Public Library will be available[Read More…]
Great Willamette Clean -up calls for volunteers for Saturday, Oct. 15
Willamette Riverkeeper, the City of Keizer, City of Salem, Marion SWCD and Oregon State Parks are hosting a famil- friendly trash clean up event at Keizer Rapids Park as a part of Willamette Riverkeeper’s 14th Annual Great Willamette Cleanup. The clean-up is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 15 from 9 a.m.[Read More…]
Haunted Factory open through Oct. 31
It’s the oldest haunted attraction in Oregon…and the largest. The Oregon School for the Deaf’s Nightmare Factory is back until Halloween night, on Oct. 31. The COVID pandemic kept it closed for two years. It first opened in 1979 and has grown to 11,000 square foot, housed in the basement[Read More…]
McNary’s Band Day set for Saturday, Sept. 17
Members of the McNary High School band and color guard will spread throughout Keizer neighborhoods on Saturday, Sept. 17, to collect redeemable cans and bottles as a fundraiser to the benefit the band program, including updating the marching uniforms for the first time in 17 years. Teams of band members[Read More…]
