Letter carrier union plans rally in Keizer
A letter carrier union will hold a rally for better pay and improved working conditions in Keizer this weekend.
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Thousands of Keizerites face loss of food benefits
Due to the federal shutdown, Oregon SNAP benefits will not replenish starting Saturday, Nov. 1, leaving more than 7,000 Keizer residents without help to put food on the table.
Man found deceased behind Keizer Cultural Center
An unidentified, deceased adult male was found outside of the Keizer Cultural Center early this morning, April 16.
Salem-Keizer “Working Together” sign smashed
The Salem-Keizer "Working Together" sign and brick wall, located at the bifurcation of River Road and its intersection with Stark Street has sustained heavy damage.
School board member resigns
SKPS Board member for Zone 1, Osvaldo Avila, has effectively tendered his resignation from the board on Wednesday, Feb. 7.
KPD, Salem Bomb Squad respond to Keizer call
At approximately 2:17 p.m. on Tuesday, Keizer Police responded to a 911 call at the Keizer Station Apartments in the 5400 block of McLeod Lane NE.
As a result, a 21-year-old male was charged with misdemeanor domestic menacing after he threatened his 21-year-old ex-girlfriend with a firearm.
Public input sought for transportation plan
Every year there are over 3,700 vehicle crashes in the Salem-Keizer area, with thousands of injuries—some minor, others life changing—including 15 to 20 fatalities per year. Despite efforts at the state and local level to build a safer transportation system and encourage safer driving, the number of crashes and fatalities has increased over the last 10 years.
Helping Hands
Community members from Keizer and the surrounding areas came together last week to help families in need this holiday season.
Scooter driver in critical condition after accident on River Road
A man on an electric stand up scooter entered the roadway at River Road N and Wheatland Road N at around 11:30 p.m. on Sept. 3, and was struck by a vehicle traveling northbound. Keizer Police responded to the scene, and driver of the scooter…