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.
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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.
Gervais council dismisses police chief
The Gervais City Council fired Police Chief Mark Chase during a special meeting held on Tuesday, Feb. 20.
Kickin’ Cancer honors survivors
Several dozen cancer survivors, their families and supporters of Kickin’ Cancer, gathered for a dinner on Saturday, Feb. 10, to celebrate those who have passed on and those who survived their journey.
What is Keizer’s teachers strike response?
As a possible teachers strike looms for the Salem-Keizer community, many may be left wondering how this will affect the community.
In an effort to try and put more and accurate information into Keizerite hands, the following contains a list from various sources about how this possible issue could be handled.
Reid will not seek another council seat, Saldivar will
After eight years of service, City Councilor Laura Reid has announced she will not seek a third-term on the Keizer City Council as Francisco Saldivar announced his candidacy for the position