The Keizer City Council launched an investigation into Mayor Cathy Clark and Councilor Dan Kohler in June. What is being investigated is unclear but outside attorneys that could cost up to $10,000 have been brought in.

Lawmakers watered down their original legislation to focus on data handled by state agencies.

Police said the explosion, which also damaged cars and a home, was likely caused when mortar-style fireworks were used.

We invited an array of Keizer community leaders and representatives to talk about freedom and America, and here are the responses we received.

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Artist Cathie Morrow will offer tips and demonstrate the techniques at the Keizer Art Association’s First Tuesday session on July 7.

The thefts occurred from October 2024 through October 2025 at a senior living complex in north Keizer.

Next week, the Keizer Community Library will celebrate its formal recognition as a public library with a public ribbon cutting event.

From Bigfoot to time capsules, the America 250 Oregon Commission awarded 80 grants across Oregon to support local history, culture and art.

Brad Shreve, McNary High School’s next principal, was worked in education for 32 years. He has served as principal at Roberts and Early College High Schools since 2019.

Keizer residents can soon weigh in on what they want to see in city parks.

After almost six months of silence from Marion County Commissioner Danielle Bethell on a public records request, Salem Reporter is suing her and the county to enforce the law requiring her to respond.

The public is invited to a reception and winners’ announcement from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at the association’s gallery and studio.

A pursuing trooper said he found a loaded handgun that the suspect had thrown away as he jumped a fence.

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Everything from sparklers to fountain fireworks will be on sale from McNary High School music students during the band’s annual fireworks sale.  Elizabeth Hering, the school band director, said in an email the fundraiser is run by the McNary Band Boosters and provides money covering about 40% of the program’s expenses. The funds will go…

After city staff repaired some broken parts, the splash fountain behind the Keizer Civic Center is open for the summer.

A retiring Keizer priest led St. Edward Catholic Church through the construction of a new building and growth in church membership.

Jose L. Anguiano, who listed a Keizer address, faces criminal charges for domestic violence after holding a woman at gunpoint, the Marion County District Attorney’s Office said.

Fireworks and other festivities will be offered in and around Keizer this year, as the U.S. celebrates 250 years since the Declaration of Independence was signed.

The traveling Wall of Honor will come to Roto-Rooter Park on Friday, July 3.