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Good morning!

If you live in Keizer or own a business here, a meeting on Saturday should catch your attention.

City leaders have been wrestling for months to solve a puzzle. How do they keep the community safe with policing when costs are rising faster than city income?

One solution: Double the monthly fee charged on utility bills to pay part of the costs of running the Keizer Police Department.

Anyone can speak Saturday as the Keizer City Council meets in a special work session. The meeting starts at 9 a.m. If you have an opinion about policing, city costs or how to pay for the service, you can get five minutes to speak directly to councilors.

Keizertimes will continue to bring you details.

Meantime, here’s what your local news team has been serving up in exclusive reporting you won’t find anywhere else.

We’ll keep an eye out for you on developments today.

In other news, it appears the Oregon Legislature isn’t going to put up any money for a new public safety building to serve Keizer. The session isn’t over quite yet but so far the money request hasn’t made it onto the list of special appropriations.

In other news from your team at Keizertimes: 

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Keizer council approves fee hikes, considers public vote
The higher fees to support police and pay for other services begin to go into effect in July, but the council is still mulling whether to seek an advisory vote…
27 May 2026
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Keizer council approves fee hikes, considers public vote
The higher fees to support police and pay for other services begin to go into effect in July, but the council is still mulling whether to seek an advisory vote…
27 May 2026
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‘A huge step’ – Keizer Community Library gains state’s recognition as public library
The designation opens the way to regional collection sharing, a children’s reading program and new grant possibilities.
26 May 2026
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‘A huge step’ – Keizer Community Library gains state’s recognition as public library
The designation opens the way to regional collection sharing, a children’s reading program and new grant possibilities.
26 May 2026
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McNary seniors prepare for graduation
McNary’s graduation ceremony will take place on June 5.
28 May 2026
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McNary seniors prepare for graduation
McNary’s graduation ceremony will take place on June 5.
28 May 2026
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Claggett Creek student recognized for personal growth
A Claggett Creek eighth grader was one of three Keizer students to be awarded for growth.
29 May 2026
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Claggett Creek student recognized for personal growth
A Claggett Creek eighth grader was one of three Keizer students to be awarded for growth.
29 May 2026
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Keizer teen reflects on experience as youth councilor
As her term ends, a teen shared her experiences joining the Keizer City Council this year as a youth councilor.
28 May 2026
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Keizer teen reflects on experience as youth councilor
As her term ends, a teen shared her experiences joining the Keizer City Council this year as a youth councilor.
28 May 2026
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McNary ends Air Force cadet program over budget cuts, declining enrollment
Two years after McNary cut it’s Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program, the cadet program that replaced it is ending.
28 May 2026
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McNary ends Air Force cadet program over budget cuts, declining enrollment
Two years after McNary cut it’s Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program, the cadet program that replaced it is ending.
28 May 2026
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Police department calls: Keizer teen arrested for rape of girl, 16
POLICE SCANNER: Information is provided by the Keizer Police Department. The agency has removed specific addresses to protect privacy.
28 May 2026
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Police department calls: Keizer teen arrested for rape of girl, 16
POLICE SCANNER: Information is provided by the Keizer Police Department. The agency has removed specific addresses to protect privacy.
28 May 2026
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Loren’s signs on for first turf field sponsorship at Keizer Rapids Park
Sponsors can claim the naming of the entire sports complex, fields and the concession stand at the turf complex in Keizer Rapids Park.
23 May 2026
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Loren’s signs on for first turf field sponsorship at Keizer Rapids Park
Sponsors can claim the naming of the entire sports complex, fields and the concession stand at the turf complex in Keizer Rapids Park.
23 May 2026
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McNary sending dozen athletes to state track meet in Eugene
Celt teams took second place at the district track and field meet, with 12 athletes advancing to state March 29. McNary also had the district’s coach of the year, Amanda…
26 May 2026
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McNary sending dozen athletes to state track meet in Eugene
Celt teams took second place at the district track and field meet, with 12 athletes advancing to state March 29. McNary also had the district’s coach of the year, Amanda…
26 May 2026
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UPDATE: Celt softball squad loses to Jesuit in state playoffs
The Celts defeated Westview’s Wildcats en route to the second round of state softball playoff action.
26 May 2026
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UPDATE: Celt softball squad loses to Jesuit in state playoffs
The Celts defeated Westview’s Wildcats en route to the second round of state softball playoff action.
26 May 2026


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