Voters have until 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 18, to return their ballots. It is too late to mail ballots, but there is an official drop box behind the Keizer Civic Center, 980 Chemawa Road N.E. Other nearby ballot boxes include: Marion County Clerk, 555 Court Street N.E., Ste 2130, 8:30[Read More…]
COMMUNITY
Buzzing about at Schreiner’s Iris Gardens
The gardens at Schreiner’s Iris are in full bloom just north of Keizer. Visitors are welcome between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. daily, but tickets must be purchased in advance at www.schreinersgardens.com. More limited tickets are available for those who would like to visit the gardens and fields between 7[Read More…]
Police calls May 3 – May 8
Monday, May 3 12:01 a.m. – Theft from motor vehicle in the 700 block of Manbrin Drive NE. 11:50 a.m. – Shoplifting in the 3000 block of River Road N. 2:25 p.m. – Assault in the 4000 block of River Road N. Tuesday, May 4 12:46 a.m. – Prowler in[Read More…]
MCFD1 makes last pitch for operating levy
For Marion County Fire District #1 Chief Kyle McMann, the operating levy on next week’s ballot is nothing less than a fight for the life of the district itself. “We’re responding to 50 percent more calls than seven years ago with 12 fewer firefighters – actually, 22 if you include[Read More…]
It’s a springtime Oktoberfest at St. Ed
St. Edward Catholic Church St. Edward Catholic Church is hosting the 2021 Step into Spring Food Fest on May 15-16. The event will be held on Saturday, May 15, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 16, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Step into Spring is a[Read More…]
Cat of the Week
Name: Priscilla Age: 7 History: Priscilla is a sweet, older girl with lots of love, purring and biscuits to share. She also possesses an endearing snaggletooth. Preferred home: She is looking for a home without loud sounds, no children under 8 years old and without dogs. Car rides aren’t something[Read More…]
McNary alum finds new role among the U.S. Marine Corps faithful
Noah Kileenackerman It can be difficult for many teenagers to figure out what they want to do after high school. But after graduating from McNary High School in 2017, Noah Kileenackerman had a plan for the path he wanted to eventually take. With his grandpa being a World War II[Read More…]
Longtime KPD officers sign off
Sgt. Greg barber Two longtime Keizer police officers recently retired. Sgt. Greg Barber was hired by the Keizer Police Department on May 17, 1993, and retired on February 25, 2021. Before being hired by the Keizer Police Department, Barber served in the U.S. Air Force and was a reserve officer[Read More…]
From household items to custom furniture, Nighthawk offers edge up
Miles Christy runs Nighthawk Woodworking out of his home in south Keizer. BELOW: Some of the smaller items Christy creates when between custom furniture orders. Computer programming just wasn’t cutting it for Miles Christy. So, he turned to woodworking. “When I was younger, my grandfather was a carpenter and I[Read More…]
Surveys will inform county’s development
Marion County is currently developing a five-year plan for housing, community development, and infrastructure. The plan will guide investment policy and actions such as housing, economic development, public services, public facility and infrastructure investments over the next several years. Residents can take a survey on housing and development at tinyurl.com/mcdev21. [Read More…]