Name: Bellatrix Age: 18 months History: Bellatrix is a black domestic short hair that was brought into the shelter in March. The people who found her thought she was giving birth and luckily, a vet was at the shelter that day. They discovered the cat…
The Keizer Network of Women’s (KNOW) fundraising event, Percey Presents, returns this year after COVID-19 caused a cancellation in 2020. The event is on Thursday, Sept. 23, at the Keizer Civic Center. Percey Presents is a women-only auction that raises money for KNOW’s annual Giving…
Elizabeth Hering comes from across the country to become McNary’s newest band teacher. When COVID-19 hit, many of us changed our lives in different ways, whether it be picking up a new hobby or starting a new job. McNary High School’s new band teacher, Elizabeth…
KFD Chief Jeff Cowan speaks to the audience. Keizer Fire District (KFD) hosted their annual 9/11 remembrance ceremony on Saturday — the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks — with a few dozen people in attendance. “While we will remember those that we lost, let us…
The Keizer story poles outside of City Hall on Chemawa Rd. will be dedicated this Saturday. The City of Keizer and the Keizer Public Art Commission will host a dedication of the story poles carved out of two trees on Chemawa Road NE that stand…
The Keizer Community Library will celebrate its reopening and remodeled space with a ceremony and ribbon cutting on Saturday, Sept. 18. The public is invited to attend the ribbon-cutting by Mayor Cathy Clark at 11:30 a.m. at the front of the Keizer Cultural Center, 980…
Two plus two equals four. It’s one of the things you can’t deny. It’s a fact, no matter what. Another: change will occur. And: people will surprise you sometimes. These are things we hang out hats on, things that are immovable, like taxes and death. As in “Dare to…
There are multiple ways for high schoolers to get more involved with their community, such as volunteering or attending local events. Another option is by joining the National Guard, which can be done by talking to an army recruiter through the student’s school. Jason Scott…
Name: Maura Age: 15 History: Emmie and Maura are both black domestic shorthair females. The two are bonded together. Name: Emmie Age: 15 Preferred home: These cats prefer a quiet home with no younger kids. They are both affectionate but Emmie tends to be more…