In early November the Keizer Rapids Park boat ramp was officially open for public use. The ramp is the latest of many features constructed at the park, joining the dog park and the Keizer Rotary Amphitheatre. The park is also home to a disc golf course. The visionaries and officials who pushed and worked to [...]

Few, if any, of Keizer’s small locally-owned retailers were open in the wee hours of Black Friday.  Blockbuster discounts are the provenance of the national big box stores. People camp out for days to be first in line to buy the latest gizmo. Keizer’s retailers play just as big a part in holiday shopping, though [...]

Lore Christopher has won a seventh term as Keizer’s mayor. Facing a spirited challenge from City Councilor David McKane, the mayor prevailed in Tuesday’s election. McKane may have lost the election but his influence will be felt well into the new year. McKane ran on a platform of respectful leadership for Keizer.  By that he [...]

Come January the Keizer City Council will look different. With incumbents opting out of running for re-election, the council will have three new members including a mayor. Long-time city volunteer Marlene Quinn was elected.  Neighborhood activist Ken LeDuc won his race against Brandon Smith’s write-in campaign.  Former Mayor (1993-99)Dennis Koho was unopposed in his run [...]

By LYNDON A. ZAITZ Of the Keizertimes Under threating skies Mayor Lore Christopher was joined by dignitaries from     Keizer, Marion County and several state agenices to inaugurate the new boat ramp at Keizer Rapids Park on Monday, Oct. 29. Slated to open to the public on Monday, Nov. 5, the single-lane boat ramp [...]

On Monday, November 5, the city council will have a chance to demonstrate if they’ve been hearing the public during Keizer’s election campaign. For some in Keizer the main issue in this election is about the council listening with respect to its citizens during public hearings. On Monday a public hearing will be held regarding [...]

Since Oregon is not a battleground state in the national election we have been spared a constant barrage of presidential campaign advertising. But by Tuesday night it all comes to an end as America votes. It seems the presidential campaign has been going on for years. We may not have been subjected to endless campaign [...]

EDITOR’S NOTE: This editorial has been corrected. For the full correction, see below the text.   For the first time in 10 years Keizer voters have a choice for mayor. Incumbent Lore Christopher is seeking her seventh two-year term; she is being challenged by Councilor David McKane. This is really a race between personalities and [...]

Keizer is lucky to have three thoughtful and involved candidates seeking City Council Position 3. Marlene Quinn’s experience and preparation put her at the top of the heap, which is why we endorse her for the job. Her record of service is impressive: Four years in the U.S. Air Force and a decade of  committee [...]

What’s missing in most discussions regarding Keizer is the voice of its youth. Keizer prides itself as being a great place to raise a family, a  good place for kids and teens to grow up. Unfortunately, their voices are rarely heard when the city discusses issues that affect our children. For example, there have been [...]