Grant application presents Keizer as big tournament town
The Keizer Chamber of Commerce is seeking a grant to promote year-round tourism focused on sports, with support from the Keizer City Council.
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McNary students march against Trump administration, ICE
Around 20 McNary High School students walked out of school around 1 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon, looking to express their disapproval of the federal government. The group walked east from the high school up North Chemawa Road before turning on to River Road, pausing at…
New Keizer scavenger hunt offers prizes
A new scavenger hunt will give residents the chance to win gift cards to local businesses.
Signup deadline May 6 for KeizerFEST’s Bloomin’ Iris Parade
Keizer loves a parade, and there's still time to enter this year's Bloomin' Iris Parade and get in the 2026 KeizerFEST spirit.
Carnival rides return to the mix for 2026 KeizerFEST
For the first time in years, a carnival with big rides will be part of the entertainment mix at KeizerFEST this year. Jeremy Turner, KeizerFEST co-chair and president of the Keizer Chamber of Commerce, announced the addition at a recent meeting of the Keizer City…
Riders pedal loops from Keizer in 50th Monster Cookie ride
Riders enjoyed cookies and more as they tackled the Keizer-based Monster Cookie ride April 26.
Keizer survivor of years of sex abuse finds her voice – and justice – in court
Officials say the young woman came forward after years of being shamed and manipulated into silence by her abuser, a common pattern in such cases. Now, her voice has been heard.
Art will blossom in Keizer show through May
Artists are invited to submit works for the Celebration of Flowers Show, which will run through May, and also for the Keizer Iris Festival Poster Contest. The winner of the latter will be featured in promotions of next year's KeizerFEST.
District targets vacant jobs as cuts loom for Salem-Keizer schools
Preliminary data show most Keizer schools are slated to lose teachers next year, as the Salem-Keizer School District expects to cut 130 jobs across its 65 schools. Data recently obtained by Keizertimes shows most Keizer schools are currently slated to lose one or two teachers,…