The Greater Gubser Neighborhood Association collected $41,625.96 for the Marion Polk Food Share during its annual Keizer Mircale of Lights display through December. Members of the association presented the donation to Rick Guapo, executive director of the food share, at a small ceremony Thursday, Dec.…
The McNary High School Font Club is hosting a virtual brunch on Monday, Jan. 11 at 10:18 a.m. Attendees must RSVP to McNary teacher Paul Shuirman by emailing [email protected] to receive a link to the brunch. If possible, use a Salem-Keizer school email account. The…
State Rep. Bill Post has been appointed assistant deputy by House Republican Leader Christine Drazan (R-Canby). In this role, Representative Post will serve on the House Republican leadership team during the 2021 Legislative Session. “I am honored to serve as the House Republican Assistant Deputy…
Officer Travis Ricketts Travis Ricketts has been with the Keizer Police Department (KPD) for six years, but before he put on the uniform he was a mechanic. When asked why he became a police officer he simply said two words, “9” He was already a…
Visitors who wander off the paved path in Bair Park might have happened upon what looks to be the remains of a vintage tractor at the north end. The remains have sat in the park for so long, trees are growing up through the frame.…
Sunday, Dec. 27 10:03 a.m. – Motor vehicle theft in the 1000 block of McGee Court NE. 1:10 p.m. – Physical harassment in the 4000 block of Clark Avenue NE. 3:40 p.m. – Theft in the 600 block of Sunset Avenue N. 5 p.m. –…
Det. Ben Howden inside the Keizer Police Department’s “soft” interview room, a space designed to help victims of crime recount their experiences in a less intimidating atmosphere. The room is a gift from the non-profit Project Beloved (KEIZERTIMES/Matt Rawlings). For the last three years, Project…
“The Particulars of Peter” by Kelly Conaboy c.2020, Grand Central $27.00 / $34.00 Canada 256 pages Your dog does not need a new laptop. He has no use for a tablet or a new mouse, unless it’s squeaky. He doesn’t want the latest smartphone, either,…
Council institutes camping ban In January, the Keizer City Council established a camping ban in the city intended to prevent homeless individuals from claiming sections of sidewalks and rights-of-way. The move followed similar action by the City of Salem a month earlier. Testimony from residents…