Dr. Haywood Robinson Dr. Haywood Robinson, former abortion provider and director of medical affairs and education of the 40 Days for Life project, will tell the story of the effort in Salem on March 8. Robinson will speak at the Salem 40 Days for Life Grand Opening Rally, which is[Read More…]
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MiyakoCon 5:2020
Rebeca Ernst, Leti Ernst, Kierra White and Ellora Thiebaud cosplayed as some of their favorite characters at MiyakoCon 5 Sunday, Feb. 23, at Keizer’s Quality Inn & Suites.
Let the people decide
Once again proposed cap-and-trade legislation has led to a walk-out and no-show of Republican legislators, denying a quorum in both the state Senate and the House of Representatives. These legislators mostly represent the rural areas of Oregon, whose residents say they and their businesses will be hurt by the proposed[Read More…]
Walk/run clinic kicks off at Gallagher Fitness
For the next 12 weeks, Gallagher Fitness is hosting a beginning walking and running clinic for women. The Women’s Beginning Walking and Running Clinic is a 12-week clinic to help participants progress to walking or running at a comfortable pace. Participants get support, motivation and camaraderie from others in the[Read More…]
From the capital: More than cap-and-trade
As of Wednesday, Feb. 19, the legislature is over half way through the 2020 short session. I’m sure you’ve read about the fireworks happening at the Capitol, including the House Republicans deciding not to prolong the day floor session into a night floor session on earlier in the week. The[Read More…]
A brief history of Keizer library efforts
Keizer has a somewhat fraught history of investigating what it would take to establish its own public library. In the summer of 2000, the Keizer City Council rejected an attempt to place a measure on the ballots would have extended the Salem Area Library District into Keizer. The main concern was[Read More…]
Letter: Where are you America?
To the Editor: I, for one, have been asking why we have to be a registered Republican or Democrat to have our voice heard around this country? Oh sure, you can register as an “independent” or as they like to call it “unaffiliated” voter, but who really cares besides you?[Read More…]
Celtic One Acts take stage
McNary High School is holding their seventh annual One Act Festival. Performances will continue at Feb. 28-29 at Ken Collins Theatre at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 at the door. McNary students will be performing 10 original “one acts.” All productions are written, directed and performed by students.
Keizer Christian’s roots in city grow deep
Keizer Christian Church, a Protestant denomination, has its foundation in the Stone-Campbell movement of the early 19th Century. Keizer Christian Church congregants believe in what Rev. Erik Free called the “core elements of Christianity.” They include tenets such as: Jesus as the Son of God, who came to save the[Read More…]
Proposed budget cuts will hurt economy
Monday, Feb. 24, the Dow began the week down 800 points. Meanwhile, the S&P slid 2.7 percent and the Nasdaq sank 3.2 percent. The low for the day was down 997 points. This is fearsome stuff that we haven’t seen for a while. What’s going on? Coronavirus is already making itself financially felt throughout[Read More…]