Peter J. Zielinski’s effort to shorten his punishment for murdering his wife in Keizer 13 years ago didn’t work. Again. For the second time, jurors recently decided he was guilty of killing Lisa Zielinski in their Keizer home on Jan. 12, 2011. They convicted him of second-degree murder after a[Read More…]
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Building taller, Keizer could pack in more housing
By Keizertimes staff Keizer’s ambitions to someday turn parts of River Road into more livable, more populated areas could grow under plans being considered by the city. That would include clearing the way for taller buildings and increasing the number of housing units. Tweaks to the city’s planning laws could[Read More…]
Oregon’s Reptile Man wows at Keizer Civic Center
Oregon’s Reptile man, Richard Ritchey, wowed an audience of more than 150 with his show about lizards, snakes and other reptiles.
Something for everyone at the McNary Estates garage sale
With 81 homes participating, there was something for everyone at the McNary Estates garage sale, held Saturday, Aug. 17.
Keizer police host BLAST camp
The Keizer Police Department is hosting BLAST camp, an end-of-summer community event and BBQ. The event takes place Aug. 31, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Keizer Civic Center, 930 Chemawa Rd. N.
Review Alien: Romulus
The titular beast from the Alien series is one of the most iconic movie monsters of all time, but as with everything, familiarity breeds—well, not exactly resentment in this case, but it does facilitate a definite diminishing return when it comes to scariness.
Jami Proulx golf tournament benefits anti-drinking group
Twenty-three teams came together for the Jami Proulx golf tournament held at the McNary Golf Club on Friday, Aug. 16. It was a fundraiser for Mothers Against Drunk Driving.
Operational rules for the Keizer Rapids Turf fields
Keizer residents would have night use of new turf fields at Keizer Rapids Park under new policies approved recently by a city board.
City advances deal to sell land to Canadian firm
The Keizer City Council is moving ahead to give a Canadian power company Cordelio an option to buy nearly seven acres north of the Bonneville Power Administration station in Keizer.
Enjoy traffic box artwork on River Road
Keizerites can enjoy a little art on their commutes, thanks to the ongoing installation of colorful wraps on traffic utility boxes along River Road.