In Oregon, homelessness is a uniquely ubiquitous issue. Since 2020, the amount of unsheltered in Oregon has increased by 22%, one of the highest increases in the nation, often due to a combination of underfunded and understaffed housing programs combined with high rental costs leading to people living unhoused for longer.
COMMUNITY
Take the plunge
With more than 600 people in attendance, the Special Olympics Oregon organization held its annual free polar plunge this past weekend, Saturday Jan. 28, at the Illahe Hills Country Club.
Civics Today: What’s up with Keizer’s Public Works Department
Since the city’s inception, the Public Works department has been working behind the scenes to ensure that the amenities we enjoy and which make us civilized, such as clean water, are available.
Governor now accepting applications for open BOA positions
The Office of Oregon’s Governor Tina Kotek is now accepting applications to fulfill the two partial terms for the Oregon State Board of Agriculture (BOA) producer positions.
Keizer ATA: Martial arts is about more than just violence
The American Taekwondo Association Keizer dojang, or “school” in Korean, located on River Road, has been open for decades while delivering a consistent message: Martial arts is about more than just violence.
Enlightened goes dark
The struggle of arts groups across the nation has stricken Salem’s Enlightened Theatrics.
Keizer clarion call
Check out just a few of the volunteering options open to members of the Keizer community.
Grassroots Government
Check out what happened at Keizer city governments various committees, commissions and boards.
A Fifth of Beethoven
The Oregon symphony presents Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony in concert on Friday, Feb 9, in Smith Auditorium on the campus of Willamette University.
Emergency preparedness with Keizer Fire District
The Keizer Fire District will host the first in a series of free emergency preparedness classes next Wednesday, Feb. 7, at 6:30 p.m. in the Keizer Fire Station. In an effort to be prepared for large emergencies such as the wildfires, rising summer heat as well as the blistering winter[Read More…]