The silence is intense. It was the first thing you noticed: no cars, no neighbors’ radios, no sirens, nothing but crickets and the sound of wind through leaves. The second thing you noticed were the stars because, without street lights, you can see them. Sometimes, you wish…
Name: O’Malley Age: 5 History: O’Malley is a domestic short hair flame point Siamese. He was found as a stray and was brought into the shelter. Preferred home: This cat prefers a quiet home. He is very affectionate and does well with other pets.
Members of the Keizer Police Traffic Safety Unit will be participating in the “Click it or Ticket” campaign from August 23rd through September 5th. The traffic safety unit will also continue to provide education and enforcement through state funded grants related to distracted driving, speeding…
McNary culinary teacher Wendy Bennett gives instructions during the Farm to Fork camp at McNary High School on Friday, Aug. 6. Many people believe that good meals require expensive equipment and lots of training. However, sometimes all you need is a bit of creativity and…
Kari Sullivan Kari Sullivan will speak about Kaleidoscope before the community at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 19. The event is sponsored by the McNary Ladies Golf Association Social Group. The public is invited. There is no cost to attend but food and beverages will be…
The Claggett Creek Watershed Council along with a number of McNary High School students will be conducting a general clean-up of Palma Ciea Park on Sunday, Aug. 15, beginning at 10 a.m. There will be trash pick up along with blackberry and ivy removal. The…
With the start of school around the corner, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Marion County is holding a drive to collect supplies for students from elementary to high school age. CASA is asking the community to donate items and deliver them to their office at…
Christa Fenton (left) and Julianna Gibbons rehearse a scene from Omission, which opens on Thursday, Aug. 19 (KEIZERTIMES/Matt Rawlings). Keizer Homegrown Theater (KHT) is often used to putting on adaptations of classical plays and shows. But next week, KHT will feature a brand new show…