Brenton Proulx Keizer police detectives arrested a 25-year-old man who they allege was attempting to meet a 12-year-old girl for the purpose of having sex. Brenton Proulx, of Keizer, was lodged at the Marion County Jail where and was charged with luring a minor and online sexual corruption of a[Read More…]
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Drag Clown with a Cause
Anthony Hudson, a 2004 graduate of McNary High School, created a one-person show, Looking for Tiger Lily, to investigate and interrogate what any of us consider identity. Hudson, with mic, is pictured here in a scene from the show. (Photo courtesy of Gia Goodrich) The first time Anthony Hudson saw a[Read More…]
Middle schoolers rewarded for turning it around
Logan Hunt Eighth-graders Emma Gonzalez from Claggett Creek Middle School and Logan Hunt from Whiteaker Middle School were two of 20 kids across the Salem-Keizer community that were recognized at the 25th annual Turnaround Achievement Awards last month. The Turnaround Achievement Awards recognize middle and high-school students who demonstrate effort,[Read More…]
KIA Iraq soldier will be honored on highway
Friends and family of a Keizer soldier killed in Iraq in 2007 will hold a dedication ceremony and unveiling of a highway sign to be posted in his honor on Saturday, June 22. Pfc. Ryan J. Hill will have a stretch of Oregon highway dedicated in his honor after the[Read More…]
SKPS board approves $1.2 billion budget
Final budget approval and the promotions of two administrators to assistant superintendent were the highlights of one of the more eventful Salem-Keizer School Board meetings on Tuesday night. The total budget of $1,205,712,966 calls for a property tax at the rate of $4.521 per $1,000 assessed value. The assistant superintendents[Read More…]
World Beat returns June 28
The 22nd Annual World Beat Festival of 2019 will kick off on Friday, June 28 and continue until Sunday, June 30 at Salem’s Riverfront Park. Friday Night at the Beat will begin at 5 p.m. and attendees will have a chance to experience the music, dance, food and traditions of[Read More…]
Dragon’s Hoard discovers secret to book club longevity
The members of the Dragon’s Hoard. On the stairs, from the left: Kim Marberry, Dan Rodgers, Jean Johnson, Hayley Rodgers, Deni Johnson, Tara Caton, Tricia McDonald, Tammy Wright and Tracy Hampton. Standing in front: Rodney Wenz and Gretchen McKane. Book clubs often start with the best of intentions, but reality soon sets in.[Read More…]
Rotary exchange student closes out visit to Keizer
Jiyoung Cha Back in August 2018, Jiyoung Cha came to live in Oregon for ten months as a part of the Rotary Club of Keizer exchange program. Cha has lived with three different host families over the past ten months and has had many opportunities to fine-tune her English, make[Read More…]
SKEF offers workshops for college-bound students
Salem Keizer Education Foundation is hosting free workshops to assist high school students with college and career preparation throughout the summer. The workshops can aid students with SAT preparation, resume-building, scholarships and many other areas. Workshops will begin at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays throughout June and July at the McLaran[Read More…]
KPD fun run July 27 will support Special Olympics
The Keizer Police Department will stage its first 5K Foot Pursuit in July to benefit Special Olympics of Oregon. The Pursuit is a 5K Run/Walk and a 1K walk. The 5K will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 27 at the Keizer Rotary Amphitheater at Keizer Rapids Park. This[Read More…]