Keizer’s new public works director lives to learn
Keare Blaylock succeeds Bill Lawyer, who retired, in managing a key Keizer department with 30 employees and a $26 million budget.
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Kotek forms new panel to advise on massive data center growth in Oregon
The seven members of the governor's new Data Center Advisory Committee will recommend regulations meant to protect energy and water amid rapid data center growth.
Chamber banquet honors Keizer volunteers for their service
Keizer residents and leaders gathered last weekend to honor community members for volunteer work.
Coming Up: Keizer awards, McNary play, legendary music
Keizer's calendar is packed with events, activities and meetings in the coming days – starting with the Chamber's annual banquet recognizing top community contributors.
New management team, council prep for spring season at Little League Park
In a council work session Monday, Jan. 12, company officials laid out plans for a more robust Keizer Little League Park operation and fielded questions from city councilors.
Salem Reporter to host town hall on reading crisis in local schools
The town hall will be at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, at the Elsinore Theatre, and also will be broadcast by Capital Community Media on Channel 21 and YouTube.
Van Meter named First Citizen, previous winners reflect on their award
Ahead of the Keizer Chamber of Commerce's annual awards banquet, Keizertimes spoke with four past First Citizens on the award.
Keizer library: ‘The Women’, ‘Pinkalicious at the Fair’ top readers’ picks for 2025
The Keizer Community Library has released a list of its most checked-out books for 2025. The top books, in total were “The Women” by Kristin Hannah, and “Pinkalicious at the Fair” by Victoria Kann. Each was checked out 14 times, according to a list provided…
January event to honor Keizer’s First Citizen, community members
Five community members will be recognized at the event.