X marks the spot. So, it seems like you’re supposed to look over there… or maybe over there, the map isn’t very exact. It doesn’t say if you’re supposed to look up, around, or underground, either, so there’s that, and what if someone already found the treasure you’re looking for? How…
School resource officers (SROs) may be a thing of the past, but the Keizer Police Department (KPD) will have a prominent role in the next iteration of school safety. The Keizer City Council granted approval for two contracts that will result in a KPD officer…
Despite some contentious moments, a group of three Keizer city councilors laid out a partial path forward as the city seeks to make progress on issues of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Councilors Roland Herrera, Elizabeth Smith and Laura Reid met for the first time…
Name: Collette Age: 3 History: She is a grey and white domestic short hair. Preferred home: Collette enjoys chin scratches and is very affectionate.
The Keizer Heritage Foundation has awarded $1,000 scholarships to two McNary High School seniors. Elise R. Ali maintained a 4.0 GPA during her high school education. She plans to attend George Fox University in Newberg. In school, Ali played soccer and served as team captain…
The City of Keizer Parks Division is planning to open the Splash Fountain in Chalmers Jones Park, located behind the Keizer Civic Center at 930 Chemawa Road N.E., beginning Tuesday, June 22. The Splash Fountain, which opened in 2010, will operate Tuesdays through Saturdays from…
St. Edward Catholic Church will be hosting a drive through community dinner. The event will be on Wednesday, June 23, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The church plans to sit together for dinner later in July while still following COVID-19 guidelines. Saint Edward Catholic…
Submitted by Cyndi Swaney For a first-of-its-kind event in Keizer, the Keizer Pride Fair did not disappoint. The festival celebrating LGBTQ+ lives, drew hundreds to people to Chalmers Jones Park behind the Keizer Civic Center Saturday, June 12. There was hardly a smile to spare…
Keizer Community Library is gearing up for their summer reading challenge. School is out for the summer, which means there’ll be plenty of time for reading. Children through elementary school age are eligible to participate in the library’s summer reading challenge Reading Colors Your World. …