At the start of Keizer City Council discussions regarding the Keizer Revitalization Study, Mayor Cathy Clark said the group intended to take it “slow and methodically.” The meeting then ran another four hours. The Keizer Revitalization Plan is a roadmap for how the city will pursue future development and redevelopment[Read More…]
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Community radio gets signal boost
KMUZ Community Radio (100.7 FM) recently boosted the power of its radio signal, increasing the potential mid-Willamette Valley listening audience from 50,000 people to over 300,000. On Sept. 15, KMUZ increased its power from 34 watts to 220 watts. The upgrade represents a milestone for the Salem-based nonprofit radio station[Read More…]
It goes by fast
The reunion organizing committee. Graduates of the McNary High School Class of 1969 gathered for a weekend of celebration and memories Friday through Sunday, Sept. 13 to Sept. 15. The reunion’s highlight was a dinner held at Scenic Valley Vineyard, north of Keizer. Co-chairs Bruce Chapin and Sandy Febach Armstrong[Read More…]
Police: Teach caution along school routes
In light of recent events in Salem, police officials and schools are reminding students and parents to be safe when walking to school and back home. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office has given some tips about how to stay safe. Parents should make sure to go over the route back[Read More…]
Police calls: Sept. 9 – Sept. 15
Monday, Sept. 9 1 a.m. – Theft from motor vehicle, criminal damage and unlawful vehicle entry in the 100 block of Cade Street NE. 9 a.m. – Motor vehicle theft and residence burglary in the 3000 block of Brooks Avenue NE. 3:59 p.m. – Physical harassment in the 4000 block[Read More…]
New homelessness effort gets SKPS approval
An agreement with Marion and Polk counties for collaboration to receive federal aid for the homeless was approved Tuesday, Sept. 10 by the Salem-Keizer School Board. The agreement is for creation of a development council to receive funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development under the McKinney-Vento Homeless[Read More…]
McNary can’t compete with West Linn
McNary defensive back Noah Lelack brings down a West Linn ball-carrier in the second half of the Celtics 49-14 loss on Friday Sept. 13 (KEIZERTIMES/Matt Rawlings). Despite having big expectations coming into the season, the McNary football team struggled to compete with their opponent for a second straight week. West[Read More…]
Suspect sought in armed robbery
Keizer police are hoping the public can help identify an armed robber who held two gas station clerks at gunpoint Wednesday, Sept. 11. Keizer police are asking for help in identifying the suspect in an armed robbery that took place at the Keizer Astro gas station Wednesday, Sept. 11. At[Read More…]
The kids are not all right
Youths nationwide are struggling with their mental health at rates higher than previous generations. Oregon has the highest rate of youth depressive episodes in the country, and rates of depression – alongside anxiety and self-harm – are trending upward. Many of those kids can’t get the help they need before[Read More…]
Police calls: Sept. 2 – Sept. 9
Monday, September 2 2 a.m. – Bicycle theft in the 5000 block of Patrick Lane NE. 12 p.m. – Theft and fraud use of a credit card in the 3000 Partridge Lane NE. 4:30 p.m. – Assault in the 1000 block of Chemawa Road N. 9 p.m. – Theft from[Read More…]