A long-term care facility in south Keizer is sixth in the state with 14 cases of COVID-19. The Oaks at Sherwood Park in south Keizer has reported 14 cases of COVID-19 infection according to a list issued by the Department of Human Services Saturday, April 11. The Oaks was sixth[Read More…]
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COVID-19 supplies can be donated at St. Ed’s
In partnership with St. Edward’s Church in Keizer, Marion County is establishing a public donation site to gather food and household necessities for community members, as well as items for community partners that provide assistance to individuals who are experiencing homelessness. Items will be distributed directly to service providers or[Read More…]
Spring sports fall victim to COVID-19
OSAA When Oregon Gov. Kate Brown made the decision on Wednesday, April 8 to close schools due to the coronavirus, the OSAA decided that it was best if they followed suit. Just hours after Brown’s announcement, the OSAA elected to cancel the spring sports season for 2020. “Today’s heart wrenching[Read More…]
School’s out, distance learning takes center stage
SKPS School district Salem-KeizerAfter weeks of speculation, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announced on Wednesday, April 8 that all Oregon schools would be shutting down for the remainder of the year due to the spread of COVID-19. “The best thing we can do for the health of our children, and thousands[Read More…]
Gubser faculty, staff parade for students
Gubser third grader Andre Dye chalked out the welcome mat for his teachers as they paraded by his house today. The mood was buoyant in the parking lot of Gubser Elementary School as teachers prepared a parade for their students Tuesday, April 7. Along the route, students themselves were amped[Read More…]
MCFD1 donated ventilators to Salem Health
As the COVID-19 virus continues to spread through the Salem-Keizer area, Marion County Fire District #1 stepped up in a major way by donating all five of their ventilators to Salem Hospital. “The strength of our community is not found in individuals or stand-alone organizations, but the way in which[Read More…]
SKPS will distribute Chromebooks again April 10
After distributing more than 20,000 Chromebooks on April 2 and 3, Salem-Keizer Public Schools (SKPS) will offer an additional opportunity for students in need of devices to rent Chromebooks at no cost from the district for the duration of the emergency school closure. Devices will be made available at each[Read More…]
Brown backs wearing masks in public
A few of the many homemade face masks made by Keizerite Sharon Belleque. Governor Kate Brown issued the following statement today on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) new guidance regarding the use of cloth, homemade masks in public: “This is a rapidly-evolving situation, and each day we[Read More…]
Teacher parades planned
Teacher Cortney Clendening from Clear Lake Elementary School, destined now to do distance learning, went on parade Friday, April 3, in Keizer to say hello to students. (Diane Beals/Salem Reporter) Teachers at Forest Ridge and Gubser Elementary Schools will parade through the neighborhoods they serve on Tuesday and Wednesday. Gubser[Read More…]
Keizertimes launches fund drive to sustain news operations; keep free information available
Information you can trust about the COVID-19 is vital, and we need the community’s help to keep providing it. The owners and staff of the Keizertimes are determined to provide the community with up-to-date information about the coronavirus pandemic that is important to you and your family Eric A. Howald,[Read More…]