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…]
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Nov. 18 Keizer City Council Agenda
Celebrating the Keizurs on Nov. 15
By the Keizertimes staffHis name is spelled 15 ways in historical records, but one fact is without dispute: Thomas Dove Keizur left his mark on what would later become Keizer. The community is invited to a party in his honor Friday, Nov. 15, at the Keizer Event Center. The public[Read More…]
Celtic boys soccer in state semi-final
The McNary High School boys soccer team is heading to the semi-final game in post-season play against the Jesuit High School Crusaders on Tuesday, Nov. 12. The Celtics defeated Southridge, Glencoe and Beaverton in their march to the semi-final at Jesuit, which begins at 7:15 p.m. Jesuit is located at[Read More…]
CASA office moving to Salem
By KEIZERTIMES StaffWith its Keizer office lease expiring, CASA of Marion County is moving to Salem. CASA has had office space at 3530 River Road N. in Keizer for several years. The lease for that space was due to expire next spring, prompting CASA officials to explore other sites and[Read More…]
Council addresses PERS, city property
By KEIZERTIMES Staff The Keizer City Council discussed how to use money from sale of certain city properties at its meeting on Monday, Nov. 4. The discussion focused on city-owned properties in Keizer Station and where proceeds should be allocated. The council voted 7-0 to repeal a 2017 resolution that required[Read More…]
Mayor race too close to call
By KEIZERTIMES StaffIncumbent Cathy Clark is leading challenger Lore Christopher in the race for Keizer mayor, according to latest, unofficisal returns from the Tuesday, Nov. 5 election. The figures from Marion County Elections Friday morning showed Clark with 51.42% of the vote to Christopher’s 48.11%. The tally was Clark with[Read More…]
Obituary: Joyce Ann (Andrick) Merritt, 1943-2024
Joyce Ann (Andrick) Merritt was born Jan. 25, 1943 in Williamston, Mich. and died Oct 30, 2024, in Woodburn, Ore. She was 81 years old. She was a resident of Keizer for 43 years. She died of complications from seizures and dementia. She was surrounded by her daughters Melanie and[Read More…]
McNary boys soccer heads to Quarterfinals
The McNary Boys Varsity Soccer team has advanced to the quarterfinals and will go head-to-head against Beaverton High School this Saturday, November 9. The Keizer community can support the team by wearing blue.The game kicks off at 5 pm at Beaverton! Tickets are $10 adults and $6 student at the[Read More…]
Mayor’s race too close to call; Parsons easily wins race for city council
By KEIZERTIMES StaffIncumbent Cathy Clark was leading challenger Lore Christopher in the race for Keizer mayor, according to partial returns from the Tuesday, Nov. 5 election. The figures from Marion County Elections late Tuesday night showed Clark with 51.08% of the vote to Christopher’s 48.5%. The tally was 4,163 to[Read More…]