Category NEWS BRIEF

Gilbert House play area to receive a makeover

In an effort to become more inclusive, Salem’s Gilbert House Children’s Museum will begin constructing an updated and modernized Outdoor Discovery Play Area this year. The construction will close that section of the museum to the public until sometime in April, 2023. Other areas of…

KPD announces KeizerFEST Parade road closures

Road closures along River Road for the KeizerFEST Parade will begin at 6:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13.  Lockhaven Drive between River Road N and McClure Street N will be closed to all traffic for the parade staging area. Parade entries must take Chemawa Road…

Tax deadline looming

The deadline to file state and federal taxes is Monday, May 17.  In March, the U.S. Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service announced that the deadline to file taxes would be extended, the Oregon Department of Revenue extended state filing deadlines shortly thereafter.  Penalties, interest…

Sandwich shop will donate to veterans

Firehouse Subs, including its Keizer Station location will dedicate 100% of in-restaurant donations the week of Veterans Day to the nation’s military veterans through its non-profit, Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation.  Donations will be accepted Monday, Nov. 9 through Sunday, November 15.  The fundraising initiative, now…

Students: Check out Elks scholarships

Keizer Elks Lodge #2472 recently announced that the Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Contest is available to high school seniors who are United States citizens. Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks. Applicants are judged on academics, leadership, service and…