Ismael Galeana rides the Blender Bike. Kennedy Elementary School held its first Walk, Ride and Roll event Friday, May 17. Students picked up snacks and safety information, used pedal power to blend up smoothies and got inspected for proper helmet fitting before heading out for…
After attempting to do away with a caretaker position at Keizer Rapids Park (KRP) last year, the Keizer City Council reversed course at its meeting Monday, May 20, and there might even be a limited expansion of it in the future. During the meeting, members…
The City of Keizer is looking for volunteers to serve on the following committees and boards, including a new board that will review the city charter for revision and updates: • Charter Review Committee (five vacancies) – The committee will serve in an advisory capacity…
Danielle Bethell and Chuck Lee Danielle Bethell’s bid to oust long-serving Salem-Keizer School Board director Chuck Lee appeared to have paid off according to unofficial results with all precincts accounted for in the election Tuesday, May 21. Bethell was leading with 52 percent of the…
The McNary Orchestra will host their annual McNary Area Orchestra Festival at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21 at the McNary High School Gym. The festival will feature about 400 orchestra students from the Keizer school district including all of Keizer’s elementary schools, both Claggett…
During the past year and a half, the city of Keizer embarked on several studies aimed at providing comprehensive information to inform a decision on how and where Keizer should grow. With many of the reports in final stages and others wrapping up, city staff…
The wind ensemble of the McNary High School Band with their second place trophy from the state competition (Submitted). When you walk into the McNary band room, it’s easy to see the numerous trophies and awards placed prominently on the top shelf in the far…
On Sunday evening, Keizer Fire District, along with Marion County Fire Department and Woodburn Fire District, responded to the report of a house fire in the area of River Rd and Brooklake Rd in NE Salem on Sunday around 8 p.m. Firefighters could see a…
Room was found for an additional counselor at each comprehensive high school in Salem-Keizer Public Schools, Superintendent Christy Perry told the district budget committee Tuesday. The lack of counselors has been a concern for the school district, especially with the rise in student suicides, and…