Category COMMUNITY

Food bank on hunt for new home

Volunteers pack supplemental food boxes at the Keizer Community Food Bank, currently located at Faith Lutheran Church of River Road North, in 2020. Director Jim Johnson said the food bank needs a new home as Faith Lutheran has chosen to use the current space for…

Cat of the Week

Name: SALINA, Age: 2 History: Domestic short hair Calico with past medical issues, but has been treated. Preferred home: No children or other pets around. Salina doesn’t like being left alone. 

Salem seeks help finding space for area’s shelterless

The Salem City Council approved the placement of 20 pallet homes at a city-owned property on Portland Road Northeast to be used as unsheltered residents. “This investment is an important step in achieving one of our top council priorities,” said Salem Mayor Chuck Bennett in…

Keizer woman vies for Miss Petite 2020

Kira Johnson, of Keizer, is running for the title of 2021 USA Petite Ambassador. Kira Johnson, who was previously crowned Miss Oregon Petite 2020, is now after the title of 2021 USA Petite Ambassador.  From the very beginning, Johnson decided to use her platform to…

City seeking helping hands

The City of Keizer is soliciting applications for volunteers to be considered to serve in roles on regional and city work groups. Openings are available on the Willamette Water Trail Partnership, the Mid-Willamette Valley Community Development Partnership, the Keizer Public Art Commission and as youth committee liaisons.…

Cat of the Week

Name: Duchess, Age: 2 1/2 History: She showed up at the shelter May of last year. She had 6 kittens that were all adopted. They are a little confused with the rest of her history because the previous owner who filled out the form didn’t…

New owner at Salem’s KBZY 1490 AM

Risewick Louis Risewick is the new owner of KBZY Radio. Risewick is the owner of AJ’s Hideaway Bar and Grill in Keizer, as well as co-owner of Flight Deck Restaurant & Lounge at Salem Airport.  KBZY can be found at 1490 AM and plays programs…

Freeman named First Citizen

Kim Freeman was having a coffee with Marion County Commissioner Danielle Bethell when members of the Keizer Chamber of Commerce walked into the shop with a surprise announcement: that she was the 2020 Keizer First Citizen. Freeman had only one stunned word to offer for…

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