McNary counselor Todd Bobeda was named a finalist for the 2020 Oregon School Counselor of the Year (Submitted). McNary High counselor Todd Bobeda calls counseling the “best job in the world” and prides himself on trying to make a difference, one life at a time. Bobeda’s commitment to providing guidance[Read More…]
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The Volcanoes contract with Keizer
Eight hours and 22 minutes. That’s how long the members of the Keizer City Council took to approve its first contract with the Bellingham Giants, the team that would become the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes and affiliate of the San Francisco. The council spent the first hour of the meeting scrutinizing the[Read More…]
COVID cases up 260% in 97303
Officials from the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) identified 248 new cases of COVID-19 in the 97303 zip code between Dec. 2 and Dec. 9. Each week, the OHA is releasing pandemic-related statistics on the virus’ spread throughout Oregon. On Dec. 2, the OHA reported Keizer had 94 new cases of[Read More…]
MCFD1 calls for volunteers to fill in personnel losses
(MCFD) Marion County Fire District Clear Lake After laying off 12 firefighters/paramedics last month due to the failed option levy at the November election, Marion County Fire District #1 (MCFD1) is hoping to enlist more volunteers to help the district respond to emergency calls. “Call volumes are climbing and response[Read More…]
Public input rules cause rupture in school board
The Salem-Keizer School Board last met over Zoom on Tuesday, Dec. 8 (Screenshot). After months of substantial amounts of criticism and verbal attacks during public comment, the Salem-Keizer school board voted to give board chair Satya Chandragiri additional authority to manage public comments during meetings. Despite receiving numerous complaints about[Read More…]
Council appoints new city volunteers
The Keizer City Council approved the following appointments to city committees at its meeting Monday, Dec. 7: • Keizer Budget Committee – Melissa Martin for position #2 term ending Aug 31, 2022. • Traffic Safety, Bikeways and Pedestrian Committee – Michael DeBlasi, Jamie Davis and Rick Kuehn for positions 3,[Read More…]
Police calls Nov. 29 – Dec. 6
Sunday, Nov. 29 2:45 p.m. – Traffic accident at the intersection of Lockhaven Drive NE and McLeod Lane NE. 6:01 p.m. – Theft in the 4000 block of Elizabeth Street N. Monday, Nov. 30 12:01 a.m. – Identify theft in the 1000 block of Hidden Creek Drive NE. 9:07 a.m.[Read More…]
How Keizer voted
Keizer’s history of supporting Republican presidential candidates held firm in the 2020 election, but the margin was much smaller than in recent elections. President Donald Trump won 51. 7% percent of the vote to President-elect Joe Biden’s 48.7%. By contrast, in 2012, then-President Barack Obama (44.67%) lost to challenger Mitt[Read More…]
City’s values statement now official
After enormous build-up, it was a let-down that the final vote had to happen via teleconferencing. Still, as of Monday, Dec. 7, the City of Keizer has an official statement of values touching on many aspects of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion. Members of the council voted unanimously to adopt[Read More…]
260% increase in new 97303 COVID-19 infections
Officials from the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) identified 248 new cases of COVID-19 in the 97303 zip code between Dec. 2 and Dec. 9. Each week, the OHA is releasing pandemic-related statistics on the virus’ spread throughout Oregon. On Dec. 2, the OHA reported Keizer had 94 new cases of[Read More…]