The Keizer Traffic Safety, Bikeways and Pedestrian Committee met Thursday, Dec. 12. Here is what was discussed: • Wayne Frey reported on an inventory of bike racks available at Keizer parks. Ten of 19 parks have bike racks of varying capacity, but both Frey and Hersch Sangster took issue with[Read More…]
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Notes from the Keizer Parks Board meeting
The Keizer Parks Advisory Committee met Tuesday, Dec. 10. Here is what was discussed: • A subgroup of the committee members reported on efforts to revise the memorial policy in the city’s parks. The goal is to more clearly delineate the responsibilities of those making memorial contributions and what the[Read More…]
Second to none
The McNary Jazz 1 Band took first place at the Greater Valley Jazz Festival on Saturday, Dec. 7 at McKay High School. Front Row: Tessa Welterlen (Jazz Band Director), Gavin LaRoche, Torren Hamilton, Nathaniel Eggert, Nicholas Weathers and Julia DaSilva. Back Row: Felipe Hernandez Estrada, Jacob Zelenka, Joshua Coburn, Dante[Read More…]
CITY CHARTER REVIEW: Hearing on potential council election changes TBD
After kicking off a review of the Keizer city charter with a bang in November, the members of the task force slowed things down a bit at its Dec. 11 meeting. The possibility of electing councilors by wards or districts received a lot of attention a month prior, the group[Read More…]
Warning issued for hospital visitors
Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics has announced visitor restrictions at Salem Hospital and West Valley Hospital in Dallas. These visitor restrictions are meant to help keep the community safe as flu cases continue to rise. “The health and safety of our community is our top priority,” said Julie Koch, Salem[Read More…]
Students: Some advice for dealing with emotional overload
With school in session, many students find themselves already stressed out by the amount of work given to them. If not school, young adults are also overwhelmed by work and personal life issues. Whatever it may be, stress can lead to depression and anxiety. Both mental illnesses are often factors[Read More…]
Perry wants advisory committee to address equity in schools
Superintendent Christy Perry urged the Salem-Keizer School Board on Tuesday, Dec. 17 to think about the possibilities rather than immediately forming an advisory committee on equity matters. The occasion was a board work session for counteracting the problems that have kept minority students as a whole from equaling the achievements[Read More…]
Two boys charged in Shoreline burglary
Two boys, ages 12 and 16, were arrested Dec. 11 for allegedly stealing a handgun, multiple cellphones and an expensive watch from at residence in the 4300 block of Shoreline Drive North. The incident occurred on Monday, Dec. 9. While the residents were away from the home, the boys were[Read More…]
Police calls: Dec. 9 – Dec. 15
Monday, Dec. 9 9:38 a.m. – Theft and unlawful entry to vehicle in the 5000 block of McLeod Lane NE. 2:34 p.m. – Warrant served at the intersection of Arleta Avenue NE and Alder Drive NE. 11:27 p.m. – Fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer in the 3000[Read More…]
Students, alums call out schools for discrimination
A succession of students and recent graduates of the Salem-Keizer School District spoke to the School Board from the audience on Tuesday, Dec. 10 about their experiences with discrimination. The general agreement among the speakers, nearly all of whom were Latinx, was that teachers and administrators singled them out on[Read More…]