grassroots Lane stripes on River Road North remain hard to see during rainstorms even after a second attempt at restriping them last fall. Keizer Public Works Director Bill Lawyer has requested a meeting with Marion County officials to determine what could make the striping more reflective. The city first requested a[Read More…]
COMMUNITY
‘Buckle Up’: Homes in Keizer white hot, extremely limited
Keizerites are hard-pressed to find “For Sale” signs in their neighborhoods lately. The home pictured is one of fewer than 10 in the city. As of Friday, Jan. 15, there will be a total of eight homes for sale in Keizer. That number is up by two from Monday. “For[Read More…]
Celt sophomore debuts first play via Willamette virtual offerings
Kiele Jarnagin honed her playwriting chops through an online course at Willamette University (Submitted). Since middle school, McNary High sophomore Kiele Jarnagin has developed a passion for theater and writing, so when her English teacher, Andrew Tennant, told her about a free playwriting course that Willamette University was offering[Read More…]
Holiday haul
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. 31.
MHS Font Club hosting virtual brunch, monkey-spatula parade
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 brunch will feature various club[Read More…]
Post named to GOP leadership position
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 and entrusted to be on[Read More…]
Behind the badge: Officer Travis Ricketts
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, “9/11.” He was already a reserve officer for Keizer, but[Read More…]
Mystery solved in Bair Park
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. While reporting on Keizer parks[Read More…]
Police calls Dec. 27 – Jan. 3
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. – Mail theft in the 5000[Read More…]
New interview room creates a softer setting for victims of Keizer crime
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 Beloved, a nonprofit organization in[Read More…]