As the world begins to reemerge from the pandemic, Cherriots will begin to return to almost normal in the coming weeks.  Fare collection will resume on Tuesday, July 6. Rriders will be able to pay using a farebox on the bus. Before July 6, riders can purchase a pass for[Read More…]

As part of the city’s duties in maintaining the stormwater system, staff members in the Environmental & Technical Division are launching a new effort with a messy name: Trashy Tuesday. “Hosting litter clean-ups is a tangible way to have a positive impact, but we are also hoping to provide a[Read More…]

Corri Falardeau was promoted to executive director of the Keizer Chamber of Commerce. She started working for the chamber just before the pandemic and says the community is ready to get back together for KeizerFEST in August. Photo by LYNDON ZAITZ of Keizertimes Aside from the typical goals of someone[Read More…]

Gubser physical education teacher, Wally Wing, will be retiring after 32 years at the school (KEIZERTIMES/Matt Rawlings). Wally Wing has spent the majority of his life in the gym. Whether it has been coaching or teaching physical education, Wing has been dedicated to imparting wisdom to youngsters for nearly four[Read More…]

Dave Greer and his wife drove by a mother duck sitting nervously by a drain while making a delivery. Not long afterward, he was conducting a rescue operation for eight ducklings with the help of neighbors. Submitted photo Monday, June 7, was a normal evening for Dave Greer until he[Read More…]

Understanding the legal reasons why the Keizer City Council is reluctant to hang a Pride Flag is such a point of contention is no easy chore, and complicated by the knowledge that there is a non-standard flag hanging from the poles outside the Keizer Civic Center. At its most fundamental,[Read More…]

Advocates calling for the city to display a LGBTQ+ Pride Flag continued their efforts at a Keizer City Council meeting Monday, June 21. Two weeks prior, Councilor Roland Herrera floated the idea of flying a Pride Flag alongside the existing ones outside the Keizer Civic Center. The discussion quickly devolved[Read More…]

Bonnie Henny, Rich Bowers, Brian Lea, Rev. Gary Zerr, Pat Fisher, Jason Lewis and Jeff Davis gathered to plant a new Peace Pole at St. Edward Catholic Church. Zerr performed a blessing as part of the ceremony.

Gov. Kate Brown urged Oregonians to get vaccinated as soon as possible, with less than one week remaining before the first Take Your Shot, Oregon drawing on June 28. Oregonians 18 and older have the chance to win $1 million or one of 36 $10,000 prizes––with one winner in each[Read More…]

Dr. Leanne Eggert of Creekside Veterinary clinic provides some tips on how to keep your pets and animals safe during extreme heat. • Animals in the heat will drink a lot, so make sure to keep water dishes filled.  • Always offer access to shade and ideally, during the hottest[Read More…]