By JT REID For the Keizertimes Like most nerds, I like Batman. Most people do, if one takes the shear amount of times the character has appeared in print and on the small and big screens as evidence of his popularity. But I’m kind of getting tired of Bruce Wayne[Read More…]
COMMUNITY
Carol Doerfler honored by friends at Council meeting
Representatives of the West Keizer Neighborhood Association (WKNA) attended the Aug. 5 city council meeting to honor long-time west Keizer volunteer Carol Doerfler. Doerfler, who was not able to attend the meeting, has been a board member and officer with WKNA dating to 2011. Speakers told of her achievements including[Read More…]
National Night Out 2024
Keizer neigborhoods saw 29 National Night Out gatherings Tuesday, Aug. 6. The gatherings were large and small, but all with the same intent: neighbors meeting neighbors and strengthen the community against crime. Public officials including the mayor, city councilors, Keizer Fire District firefighters and EMTs and officers from Keizer Police,[Read More…]
Hiss, chug, grind…it’s Steam up
The largest collection of museums in the Pacific Northwest will be open during the 54th Great Oregon Steam Up at Powerland Heritage Park, on Brooklake Road, just north of Keizer.
Keizer’s police stories
Check out what Keizer’s police were up to this past week
Wildfires causing smoky, unhealthy conditions in much of Oregon
Wildfires burning across much of the western U.S. and Canada are causing smoke to stretch across parts of central, eastern and southern Oregon.
Troubadours needed at Riverwalk Art Fair
The Keizer Art Association is looking for interested musicians to play at the art fair happening at Keizer Rapids Park.
Jamison Proulx golf tourney to benefit MADD
The Jamison Proulx Memorial Golf Tournament, is set for Saturday, Aug. 17, at McNary Golf Course. Jamison Proulx, known as Jami, was a McNary High School student who was killed in an auto accident in 2022. According to his father, Dan Proulx, Jamison was 18-years-old, when he was provided alcohol[Read More…]
Rich McCloud will perform at July 27 Summer Sounds Concert Series
The 2024 Summer Sounds Concert Series in the Park continue on Saturday, July 27, , at the Keizer Rotary Amphitheatre at Keizer Rapids Park. Doors open at 5 p.m., with tjhe show starting at 6:30 p.m. Food vendors will be on hand with the trucks; beverages will be offered by[Read More…]
July Community Dinner
The free Community Dinner on Wednesday, July 24, will feature a BBQ dinner (hamburgers/hot dogs). The dinner is held the fourth Wednesday of each month at Saint Edward Catholic Church, 5303 River Road N. in Keizer. Service is from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Unfortunately, no to-go meals will be available.[Read More…]