The Keizer Police Department is asking Keizer residents with surveillance video cameras to help fight crime in the city. The new SCRAM (Surveillance Camera Registration And Mapping) program allows residents to register their home or business cameras with the department. In the event of a crime in the vicinity where[Read More…]
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Claggett Creek Middle School first semester honor roll
Sixth Grade Acosta Lopez, Hilda S., Adair, Olivia K., Alsareai, Rahban R.*, Alveida Cervantes, Karla*, Anderson, Cooper A., Ayala, Alondra E., Babinski, Kory O., Barrera Pina, Mayte Y., Becerril, Sienna P.*, Bennett, Luke G., Blackman, Katherine E.*, Blake, Andie M., Brown, Lindsay M., Burruss, Savanna J., Canchola, Jayda N., Capps,[Read More…]
The facts and fiction of St. Patrick
March 17th is the celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. This day, much like Valentines Day, has an interesting history. Although he is traditionally associated with Ireland, St. Patrick was actually born in Britain. He was brought to Ireland at the age of 16, went back to Britain and eventually returned[Read More…]
Salty Irish goodness
Growing up, my grandma and I spent a couple of St. Patrick’s Days together, especially when they fell on three day weekends. One of the things I vividly remember about those trips was her insisting that we eat something Irish. We looked through every cookbook until we found something to[Read More…]
Leprechauns are one link in a long chain of mythic tricksters
Leprechauns have been a part of Irish folklore for at least 700 years, but they’ve been tricksters from the start. The fairy-like creatures first appeared in written stories around the 14th century. Fergus mac Léti, the king of Ulster, is said to have fallen asleep on the beach and wakes[Read More…]
Set a leprechaun trap and 3 wishes could be yours
Leprechauns are hard to find and even harder to catch, but here are a few tips to find a lucky friend of your own. What you’ll need: Base – use a bucket, shoe box, cereal box, anything that can keep your friend contained. Bait – shiny gold coins, rainbows, and[Read More…]
Hey kids! Be part of No Adults Allowed
When was the last time you got curious? We’re not talking about the last time you asked your parents a question, they gave an answer and you thought that was enough. We mean asked-your-parents-and-your-teacher, searched-the-internet, checked-out-a-book-at-the-library-curious. That’s radical curiosity and, if you’ve got it, we want you to be a[Read More…]
Whiteaker Middle School first semester honor roll
6th Grade Aguilar Anaya, Enrike, Allen, Caden, Arechiga Molinar, Jose, Armstrong, Ella*, Balogun, Abu-Hurairah*, Barker, Brianna*, Barrett, Sophia*, Basilio, Juan*, Beadle, Hannah, Brister, Kate, Brown, Teagan, Burroughs, Lucille*, Carpenter, Dolores, Carrasco Cortes, Jazmin, Castellanos Del Rio, Sofia, Christensen, Caedmon, Cole, Gavin, Cook, Elliana, Cooper, Daniel III*, Cottings, Brianna, Cottings, Jessica,[Read More…]
McNary boys get four all-conference nods
Four McNary boys basketball players received all Mountain Valley Conference recognition for their outstanding play over the course of this season. Boston Smith – 6’7” Post (senior): First-Team All-League Smith was undoubtedly the best center in the conference. Despite facing double-teams nearly every game, he averaged 17 points and 6.5[Read More…]
Vehicle vs. pedestrian crash near Safeway
Keizer Fire District medics assist the victim of a vehicle vs. pedestrian crash at the northwest entrance/exit of the Safeway parking lot on Chemawa Road N.E. 03/12/2019, 3:25 p.m. -Keizer police are on the scene of a vehicle vs. pedestrian crash near the northwest corner of the Safeway parking lot.[Read More…]
