Editor’s note: the name of the individual in this story has been changed to protect their identity. There are many reasons teens become homeless: unhealthy family dynamics, illness that makes it difficult or impossible to work, and inability to access resources are just a few. All three directly impacted Grace[Read More…]
COMMUNITY
Commission: Reluctant endorsement on housing needs report
The Keizer Planning Commission provided feedback on the final report of the Keizer Housing Needs Analysis at its meeting Sept. 11. The housing needs report is one of three documents that will help the city chart the path for future growth. Planning commissioners could not change the findings of the[Read More…]
Keizertimes marks 40th anniversary
On Thursday, Oct. 3, the Keizertimes will be celebrating its 40th anniversary. While the newspaper industry has been roiled by changes large and small in recent decades, we wanted to celebrate our award-winning, locally-owned paper’s successes with the community by publishing this giant-sized edition of the paper and looking back[Read More…]
Police calls: Sept. 15 – Sept. 23
Sunday, Sept. 15 9 p.m. – Theft from motor vehicle in the 700 block of Dearborn Avenue NE. Monday, Sept. 16 12:33 a.m. – Arrest for restraining order violation in the 5000 block of Briarwood Corner N. 1:48 p.m. – Arrest for warrant served in the 1000 block of Allendale[Read More…]
KT on vacation
Submitted photo (Left to right) Beth, Heather and Lauren Murphy took their Keizertimes on a trip to Israel to see the sights where Biblical events took place. They are pictured here in front of the empty tomb (supposedly where Jesus was buried and rose again). Submitted photo Dick and Elaine[Read More…]
Teens: Want to retire with millions? McNary teacher can tell you how
High school is a time for finding yourself, figuring out futures and making choices. At the top of the list of anxiety-producing fears is student loans and ending up broke because of college. A 2018 study by Forbes Magazine found that there are more than 44 million U.S. residents who[Read More…]
Salem author to visit KCC
Kim May Kim May, author of The Moonflower, will visit the Keizer Cultural Center for a presentation on Wednesday, Oct. 23, at 6:30 p.m. May will talk about her path to becoming a published author, read from her recent novel and answer audience questions. Admission is free. The Keizer Cultural[Read More…]
Post will run for 4th term
Rep. Bill Post filed to run for his fourth term as the State Representative from House District 25, which includes Keizer, St. Paul, and Newberg. Post was first elected in 2014. “I truly enjoy representing Marion and Yamhill counties. It’s been a privilege to serve this constituency,” said Post. Although[Read More…]
Calendar for September 27, 2019
Through Saturday, October 12 Willamette University Theatre presents Men on Boats by Jaclyn Backhaus. For more details visit willamette.edu/arts/theatre. Saturday, September 27 – Monday, September 30 Oregon Symphony, led by conductor Carlos Kalmar, presents Brahms’ Symphony No. 2, with pianist Garrick Ohlsson. The evening also includes Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 25.[Read More…]
KHT gets $5K grant from Cultural Trust
Keizer Homegrown Theatre (KHT) received a $5,000 Cultural Development grant from the Oregon Cultural Trust. More than $2.7 million was granted to 136 Oregon organizations earlier in September. The grant will support KHT’s initiative to provide free admission to all shows for Oregon Trail card holders. The grant will also[Read More…]