In their second season, McNary’s boys volleyball players remain dedicated despite tough losses. Their coach sees a building sense of spirit and camaraderie.

Here’s a look at the sports action for McNary teams in the past week.

In a letter to the editor, Keizer resident Jim Parr urges landowners to help honeybees survive.

The iris bloom season is underway at Schreiner’s, with celebrations to mark the 100th anniversary of the farm north of Keizer.

Lessons will touch on casting, knot tying, fish habitat and more as all ages learn more about the fun of fishing, on Saturday, May 10, at Keizer Rapids Park.

A contractor has obtained a building permit to remodel the shuttered Sonic restaurant in Keizer. Burgerville is taking over the location, but company officials aren’t commenting on an opening.

McNary hosted its annual Signing Day, watching as seniors went through the rite of committing to play sports in college. In all, 16 Celt athletes signed up. Keizertimes was there and here are photos of the event.

A Marion County jury found a Keizer woman guilty of attempting to stab two officers trying to arrest her. She was acquitted on more serious attempted murder charges.

For the sixth time in his career, Les Zaitz has been selected for one of Oregon’s top journalism awards. He was cited for his investigation into the mix of public and private business by Greg Smith, a Republican state representative from Heppner.

An evening of music from McNary’s music groups is scheduled for Wednesday, May 7, at the Elsinore Theatre. Tickets are available online and at the door.

Andrea Castañeda, Salem-Keizer superintendent, said federal cuts and policy changes imperil a fragile safety net for Oregon children and families.

In a commentary, retired professor and former legislator Tony Van Vliet recalls a time when meanness was not a national trait.

In a letter to the editor, Keizer resident David Appell questions the city’s focus on some areas for street improvements – while not fixing others.

A 25-year-old man is facing a new round of charges, accused of burglarizing a Keizer home on Wednesday, April 30, and taking firearms. He already was facing charges for carrying a gun near Salem Hospital in February.

Young performers have until Monday, May 12, to submit their audition recordings for the Teen Talent Show. Cash prizes await winners of the competition.

As part of a national company effort, Chick-fil-A’s Keizer outlet is helping 16 employees with college expenses.

All but one of the members of the city’s Diversity Advisory Committee have been replaced in recent weeks. Keizer City Councilor Soraida Cross completed the turnover with her recent appointment.

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Chemeketa Community College plans improvements to expand career prospects for its students. To do so, it’s asking voters to approve another bond measure at the same property tax rate.

An effort to market the Keizer Cultural Center became a flash point in a recent Keizer City Council meeting. Councilor Lore Christopher called out Mayor Cathy Clark for questioning a request for $2,400.

Here are sports scores and highlights reported by McNary coaches from recent competition.