Ben Crosby is the current Code Enforcement Officer for the City of Keizer (Submitted). Like most of Keizer’s city employees, Ben Crosby wears multiple hats. As a resource for both the development department and the Keizer Police Department, Crosby’s duties range from writing parking citations…

Behind the Badge Paul Quintro is coming up on two years of serving with the Keizer Police Department (KPD). His extended family moved from La Quinta, CA. around 12 years ago, but he and his wife stayed in California until 2016 when they moved to…

The City of Keizer is updating its Parks Master Plan and residents are encouraged to fill out an online survey that will inform how local parks are developed into the future.  The survey can be found at bit.ly Anyone who completes the survey will be…

Starns has worked with the Keizer Police Department for over two years. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in contemporary music, but then switched courses to become a veterinary technician. Though she loved being surprised with new challenges every day and helping animals, it wasn’t…

Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints show off parts of their donation to the Salvation Army.  Local members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints donated more than 1,000 toys to the Salvation Army during Project Rescue Christmas 2020…

An in-container composting business may take up residence near Volcanoes Stadium, but any sort of deal is still a way off. “They are interested in developing organic compost mixtures and working with wineries that are eyeing organic wines. It seemed like a good tie in…

Keeping track of precisely how many ways COVID-19 has impacted normal operations? Here’s another one for the list: Claggett Creek Park’s new playground structure is on hold due to a lack of tents available. “(The contractor) attempted to complete the surfacing at the playground but…

Staff members at The Village at Keizer Ridge accept gifts on behalf of resident. Michelle Paslay launched an effort to provide joy for local seniors and succeeded beyond her wildest dreams. When the recent freeze was instituted by the Gov. Kate Brown, Michelle Paslay found…

Saint Edward Catholic Church will stage a Live Nativity on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 26 and 27. The drive through and walk up event will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. both days. Approximately 30 actors will be joined by animals to recreate the…