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Keizer event set to hone river safety skills

Keizer residents can learn how to kayak and canoe safely in an event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, at Keizer Rapids Park.  “Participants will learn paddling skills and river safety from professional kayaking instructors and have an opportunity for guided practice…

Wanted: Volunteers for trash pickup

The City of Keizer is seeking volunteers for a trash pick-up day on Tuesday, July 15, at Wallace House Park from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The city will provide trash bags, pickers, gloves, and vests. Volunteers should wear closed-toed shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, and bring water…

Keizer crews get early deployments for wildfires

Wildfire season has hit Oregon and Keizer crews have already been called to action. By July 1, the Keizer Fire District already deployed crews to assist on three wildfires in Oregon. The first was in early June, when two Keizer firefighters were sent to fight…

Keizer CERT plans ‘size-up’ training

An emergency response training will be held at Keizer City Hall from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 8. The Keizer Community Emergency Response Team encourages those interested in disaster readiness to attend the “size up” training. “If we don’t practice, then we won’t…