Visitors who wander off the paved path in Bair Park might have happened upon what looks to be the remains of a vintage tractor at the north end. The remains have sat in the park for so long, trees are growing up through the frame.…
Sunday, Dec. 27 10:03 a.m. – Motor vehicle theft in the 1000 block of McGee Court NE. 1:10 p.m. – Physical harassment in the 4000 block of Clark Avenue NE. 3:40 p.m. – Theft in the 600 block of Sunset Avenue N. 5 p.m. –…
Det. Ben Howden inside the Keizer Police Department’s “soft” interview room, a space designed to help victims of crime recount their experiences in a less intimidating atmosphere. The room is a gift from the non-profit Project Beloved (KEIZERTIMES/Matt Rawlings). For the last three years, Project…
“The Particulars of Peter” by Kelly Conaboy c.2020, Grand Central $27.00 / $34.00 Canada 256 pages Your dog does not need a new laptop. He has no use for a tablet or a new mouse, unless it’s squeaky. He doesn’t want the latest smartphone, either,…
Council institutes camping ban In January, the Keizer City Council established a camping ban in the city intended to prevent homeless individuals from claiming sections of sidewalks and rights-of-way. The move followed similar action by the City of Salem a month earlier. Testimony from residents…
Ben Crosby is the current Code Enforcement Officer for the City of Keizer (Submitted). Like most of Keizer’s city employees, Ben Crosby wears multiple hats. As a resource for both the development department and the Keizer Police Department, Crosby’s duties range from writing parking citations…
Behind the Badge Paul Quintro is coming up on two years of serving with the Keizer Police Department (KPD). His extended family moved from La Quinta, CA. around 12 years ago, but he and his wife stayed in California until 2016 when they moved to…
The City of Keizer is updating its Parks Master Plan and residents are encouraged to fill out an online survey that will inform how local parks are developed into the future. The survey can be found at bit.ly Anyone who completes the survey will be…
Starns has worked with the Keizer Police Department for over two years. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in contemporary music, but then switched courses to become a veterinary technician. Though she loved being surprised with new challenges every day and helping animals, it wasn’t…