Keizer City Council will meet on Monday, February 20th at 7 p.m. in regular session.
NEWS
The Great Raindrop Scavenger Hunt
From March 1 to the 31, interested Keizerites can sign up for a springtime scavenger hunt.
A fun, family-friendly and self-guided scavenger hunt meant to celebrate World Water Day (March 22), the event will take place over a wide area that encompasses Keizer Rapids Park, Bush’s Pasture Park and Ankeny Hill Nature Center.
Keizer’s longest serving city attorney, cost of living increases and its potential new mission statement
The night began with a standing ovation and special recognition for former City Attorney Shannon Johnson for his 39 years of service to the city of Keizer at the Feb. 20 city council meeting.
Keizer Fire receives sensory bags from Autism Society of Oregon
In a partnership everyone wants to see more of, the Keizer Fire District and the Autism Society of Oregon came together to help those affected by traumatic circumstances with a series of sensory gift bags gifted on Feb. 14.
Pedersens to open nursery in April
As a child Kylee Blake loved being able to walk out the backdoor of her house and have acres of land to enjoy and play on. That led her and husband, John Pedersen, to purchase the property that housed Egan’s Nursery from Ellen Egan in 2023.
Water, PERS and federal funding, oh my
After a two week break, City Council and staff met again, Feb. 26, to continue discussion of the city’s long range budget planning and layout the city’s near future.
McNary classes unite students of different needs
Inclusion is not just a concept at McNary High School, it is a reality for students with special needs in various Unified classes.
Community dinner on Wed., Feb. 28
February’s Keizer Community Dinner is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 28, at Saint Edward Catholic Church, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. This month’s dinner is hosted for Saint Edwards. The menu is a baked potato bar, green salad and cookies. Unfortunately, to-go meals will not be available. Saint Edward Catholic Church[Read More…]
McNary basketball teams win one, lose one, in final game of the regular season
In the final game of the regular season, the MdNary boys basketball team defeated the South Salem Saxons by a score of 67-52, for an overall record of 14-10, leading them to the 6A basketball state championships on Saturday, Feb. 27, against the Skyhawks at Beaverton’s Southridge High School. Tip[Read More…]
What to know about teacher union negotiations, strike possibilities for Salem-Keizer schools
Teachers in the Salem-Keizer School District could go on strike after spring break if they don’t reach an agreement with district leaders. But negotiations are continuing, with both sides saying they hope to avoid that outcome.