Category Opinion

The Devil All the Time not for the faint of heart

Tom Holland starts in Netflix’s The Devil All the Time as Arvin Eugene Russell. It’s been a very, very long time since I went into a movie completely and utterly blind.  These days, it is nigh impossible to not know at least a smidgen beforehand…

LETTER: There is no place for white supremacy in Keizer

To the Editor:  Today I watched the entire Keizer City Council’s October 26 work session, and I am disappointed. Words, in fact, do mean something and actions following those words are important.  We have sitting leaders making statements that question whether redlining still happens, white…

LETTER: Support for Bill Post

To the Editor:  As a lifelong citizen of the Keizer area, I strongly support and appreciate Bill Post as my (state) representative. My first thought of Bill is his accessibility to his constituents. Bill is always eager and willing to help each of us in…

LETTER: Support for Michele Roland-Schwartz

To the Editor: I’m supporting Michele Roland-Schwartz for Keizer city council, Position 3, because she is a strong voice for a future in Keizer that recognizes change as a positive force. She is executive director of a non-profit serving survivors of sexual violence and will…

LETTER: Support for RJ Navarro

To the Editor:  While I am no longer a resident of Keizer, I consider it my home to the core, still.  I’m writing today because Bill Post, in my opinion, has lost the right to continue representing the people of the 25th District in the…

LETTER: Amid pandemic, M108 can improve health

To the Editor: As we continue battling COVID-19, it’s critical we strengthen public health and build strong policies that include comprehensive tobacco control measures. Tobacco use remains the leading cause of preventable death and in Oregon, lung cancer is the number one cause of death.…

LETTER: Support for Bill Post

To the Editor: Representative Bill Post has my vote for State Representative. They say you can learn a lot about someone during a crisis. During the current COVID crisis Rep. Post has our backs. He helped get us answers from state government when we needed them and no…

Vote yes on MCFD#1 levy

Keizer voters who live within Marion County Fire District #1 (Clear Lake neighborhood) have a decision to make on Measure 24-452 on the general election ballot. The measure is a renewal of the local option levy to fund fire and emergency medical service in the…

LETTER: Support for Bill Burgess

To the Editor: I have known Bill Burgess for many years and have found him to be an outstanding county clerk. He goes out of his way to help visitors that come to his office. I find him to be a breath of fresh air…