Category COMMUNITY

Local man puts on firework show for those in need

The pandemic has made things hard for many in recent months which means some families had to forgo the fireworks and festivities on the Fourth of July this year.  Keizerite David Peyree wanted to help local families celebrate by sharing what he’s been blessed with.…

Tax deadline looming

The Oregon Department of Revenue is reminding taxpayers that July 15 is the deadline for filing a tax return and paying taxes due. Oregon, along with the IRS, extended the deadline to file and pay federal taxes due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For personal income…

An Eagle has landed

Palmer Snapp sits on the benches he and his team installed at the Peggy & Jerry Moore Community Garden. The completion of this project makes Snapp eligible for promotion to Eagle Scout. The members of the Peggy & Jerry Moore Community Garden will be sitting…

Willow Lake Golf to host unity event

Willow Lake Golf Center and Driving Center in will present Keizer Unity BBQ from, 3 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 12. The public is invited to take part in conversations focused on inclusivity, equality and bringing a positive change to the community. Speakers are…

Pandemic sidelined flags on 4th

Several Keizer residents took to Facebook this weekend to announce their disapproval of the lack of flags displayed by the city for on the Fourth of July. “I was driving River Road this morning and noted the absence of our flags on this Independence Day.…

Oregon Garden present Cruise-In Cinema: Toy Story 4

The Oregon Garden presents Cruise-In Cinema: Toy Story 4, Thursday, July 9 and Friday, July 10. The gates open at 6:30 p.m. and the movie will begin at dusk (9:15 ish). Sound is delivered by FM radio. All attendees must purchase their admission tickets and…

Artemis foul?

Lara McDonnell, Josh Gad and Ferdia Shaw stand dumbfounded in Disney+’s Artemis Fowl. Our reviewer says audiences may end up with similar looks after viewing. In 2001, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone launched a prolonged trend of movie studios adapting novels written for kids and the…

MHS besties claim Keizer Heritage scholarships

McKinsey Jarnagin (left) and Jorie Skipper were this year’s recipients of the Keizer Heritage Foundation Scholarships (Submitted). McKinsey Jarnagin and Jorie Skipper have had a lot in common over the course of their last four years at McNary High. Not only did the two students…