EditorialLet us find the joy of America Vice President Kamala Harris lost. The autopsy of her campaign will be on-going for quite a while. Everyone has an opinion why she lost to Donald Trump. What can we take away from the 2024 Harris campaign? Before she dove into her belief[Read More…]
Opinion
Letter to the Editor, Nov. 3, 2024
Support for Kevin Mannix in HD 21To the Editor:it is important that we support political leaders who deliver on their promises. Kevin Mannix is such a leader. He promised he would fight for re-criminalization of street drugs and this law has now passed. Mannix promised he would push to enhance[Read More…]
PUBLIC SQUARE Nov. 1, 2024
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: This immigrant supports Kevin Mannix To the Editor:I immigrated to the U.S. over 20 years ago. I have voted in every election since I became a citizen. I voted for Kevin Mannix in 2022 and I’ll will do it again this year. Here’s why: Despite the[Read More…]
Public Square, Oct. 25, 2024
EDITORIAL: Cathy Clark for mayor Two women, each of whom have served for 10 years in the role, are facing each other for the office of mayor of Keizer in November’s general election. It is the first contested race for mayor since 2012. Incumbent Cathy Clark is seeking her sixth[Read More…]
Public Square: October 18, 2024
Letters to the Editor: I’m for Virginia Stapleton To the Editor:I’m writing in support of Virginia Stapleton for House District 21. I got to know Virginia through my work advocating for the Salem Public Library funding. Since meeting Virginia, I have come to know her as a community member who[Read More…]
PUBLIC SQUARE October 11, 2024
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR— Re-elect SalinasAndrea Salinas, our 6th Congressional District representative, deserves our support in November. Salinas is familiar with the problems and issues of Oregonians after serving as an advocate for labor unions, environmental groups and reproductive rights organizations in Oregon. She took that knowledge and dedication with[Read More…]
Public Square for Sept. 27, 2024
GUEST OPINION6th Congressional District shouldn’t be competitive, but it is By RANDY STAPILUS of Oregon Capital ChronicleBy most political rules of thumb, Oregon’s 6th Congressional District race this year shouldn’t be particularly competitive. But both the Democratic and Republican national political parties have declared the district a priority, a place where[Read More…]
Public Square for Sept. 20, 2024
Editorial: Park will get crowdedKeizer Rapids Park is becoming the utility space for the aspirations and hopes of people in the community. There are many acres of park land that are home to two new turf fields, soon-to-open pickleball courts. These join the dog park and the The Big Toy[Read More…]
Public Square, September 13, 2024
Constitution week By RUBY PANTALONE The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution urges Americans to reflect on the United States Constitution during this month’s annual observance in honor this foundational document of national governance. The DAR initiated the observance in 1955, when the service organization petitioned the U.S. Congress[Read More…]
Public Square, Sept. 6, 2024
MANNIX MINUTES The dangers of ‘catch and release’ By KEVIN MANNIX In 2021, before I was elected to represent House District 21, the Oregon Legislature passed Senate Bill 48, which created a dangerous “catch and release” justice system for many criminals. I have consistently heard from constituents about the increasing[Read More…]