NEWS

Alleged burglar bitten by K9 while fleeing

Gerardo Javier Lara-Alvarez Two burglars tried for a second bite at the same apple and ended up in handcuffs Tuesday, Oct. 22. On Oct. 21, a theft from a vehicle on Clark Avenue Northeast was reported to Keizer police and the items taken included a 9mm pistol.  The following day,[Read More…]

Witnesses sought in hit-and-run near Keizer Station

Keizer police are looking for anyone who might have witnessed a vehicle-on-pedestrian hit-an-run incident Friday, Oct. 25, near Keizer Station.  Police were summoned to the intersection of Stadium Drive Northeast and Chemawa Road Northeast where a 30-year-old, legally blind woman was struck by a passing vehicle.  The victim told police[Read More…]

Inside the response to an alleged threat at MHS.

8:23 a.m. — A report of a person running around McNary High School’s parking lot with two weapons, is sent to 9-1-1 via text message. Two Keizer police officers head toward campus.  8:24 — Three additional police vehicles head toward campus. Police request 9-1-1 dispatchers contact the school and advise[Read More…]

Police calls: Oct. 21 – Oct. 28

Monday, October 21 12:01 a.m. – Theft from motor vehicle and criminal damage in the 4000 block of Kerstin Way NE. 7:38 a.m. – Criminal trespassing in the 1000 block of Modoc Drive NE. 11 a.m. – Mail theft in the 3000 block of Willamette Drive N. 2 p.m. –[Read More…]

Keizer Fire continues streak of stellar yearly audits

Keizer Fire District (KFD) has again received the highest review score of an “unmodified opinion” which is the highest positive auditor opinion they can offer, regarding the accuracy of the accounting and fiduciary responsibility, which KFD achieves annually. KFD received its annual audit findings at the regular monthly board of[Read More…]

Oregon bike, ped committee to meet in Salem

The Oregon Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee will meet from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Nov. 4 at ODOT’s Transportation Building, 355 Capitol St. NE, Gail Achterman Room, in Salem. Agenda items include an equity training for committee members, a discussion with ODOT’s new active transportation manager, Jeff Flowers, updates[Read More…]

Fatal crash, Oct. 26, near Woodburn involved four cars, north and southbound lanes

Numerous local law enforcement agencies, including the Keizer Police Department (KPD), responded to a fatal car crash near Woodburn on Interstate 5 Saturday, Oct. 26. continuing the investigation into this morning’s multi-vehicle fatal crash on I-5 near Woodburn.  About 4 a.m., Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers and emergency personnel responded[Read More…]

Residents seek to revive OSTA at McNary Oaks

Residents of McNary Oaks Mobile Villa are pushing ahead with attempts to reinvigorate its chapter of the Oregon State Tenants Association (OSTA).  On Friday, Nov. 8, at 7 p.m., Rita Loberger, current OSTA president, will be talking with residents at the park clubhouse about their rights as homeowners within the[Read More…]