From Atwell to Keizer in 105 years
Irene Jones of Keizer is in a rare club: Americans who are 105 years of age or older.
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What to do if you or a loved one becomes homeless
In Oregon, homelessness is a uniquely ubiquitous issue. Since 2020, the amount of unsheltered in Oregon has increased by 22%, one of the highest increases in the nation, often due to a combination of underfunded and understaffed housing programs combined with high rental costs leading to people living unhoused for longer.
Take the plunge
With more than 600 people in attendance, the Special Olympics Oregon organization held its annual free polar plunge this past weekend, Saturday Jan. 28, at the Illahe Hills Country Club.
Big checks, partitions and service fees
The entire Keizer City Council was in attendance for a meeting on Monday, Feb. 5, to discuss a variety of topics that created both hearty agreement and disagreement amongst the members.
SKPS and teacher’s union still working on an agreement
Last week on Jan. 31, the Salem-Keizer Public School district put out a video on various social media platforms describing their current offer as they continue to bargain with Salem- Keizer teachers. In response, the Salem-Keizer Education Association (SKEA) made a response video highlighting the good and bad about the district’s offer.
Civics Today: What’s up with Keizer’s Public Works Department
Since the city’s inception, the Public Works department has been working behind the scenes to ensure that the amenities we enjoy and which make us civilized, such as clean water, are available.
Governor now accepting applications for open BOA positions
The Office of Oregon’s Governor Tina Kotek is now accepting applications to fulfill the two partial terms for the Oregon State Board of Agriculture (BOA) producer positions.
Republican senators who participated in walkout from reelection
Republican senators who participated in the longest walkout in state history cannot seek reelection in 2024 or 2026, the Oregon Supreme Court ruled Thursday.
Boys basketball defeats Vikings
The McNary boys basketball team defeated the North Salem Vikings 54-42 at home in league play on Tuesday, Jan. 30.