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Garden calendar: May has no shortage of garden chores for Keizerites
15+ hour, 51+ min ago (519+ words) May is a busy time in Keizer gardens, but the OSU Extension Service has a full list of tasks to keep local gardens growing and healthy. Here's a look at the chores for this month: " Use a soil thermometer to…...
Keizer FEST: Meet the people who make Keizer's community festival a success
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (1530+ words) The success of a community event such as Keizer FEST depends mightily on volunteers. They provide organizational skills. They orchestrate logistics of everything from big tents to power cords. They arrange for entertainers and food vendors. During Keizer FEST, many…...
Keizer Fire District expects increased ambulance revenue
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (636+ words) While the Keizer Fire District's expenses are increasing, an ambulance partnership with the Salem Fire Department is bringing in extra revenue to help cover costs." Fire Chief Ryan Russell has proposed a budget for the next fiscal year that starts…...
PHOTOS: Mc Nary girls wrap up their flag football season
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (72+ words) Keizertimes The flags are put away, the seniors have been honored and another season goes in the books for the Mc Nary girls flag football team. The squad had its final game of the season on Tuesday, May 5. The Celts…...
Commentary: On transportation funding, start with the problem
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (685+ words) Does anyone in Oregon think Measure 120, sustaining last year's legislation on transportation taxes and fees, will pass? Anyone? Anyone who does seems to be well hidden, just like any supporters of the measure, the substance of which passed just last…...
Cornhole players can compete in Keizer FEST tourneys
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (371+ words) Whether you're a seasoned cornhole player or a novice, you can participate in a tournament at Keizer FEST." Salem Cornhole Company will hold three tournaments on the Keizer FEST grounds on Saturday, May 16, and Sunday, May 17. Two will be held…...
Mc Nary music students win, place at state championships
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (383+ words) Two Mc Nary High School students won state music championships in recent competition and an ensemble finished second. Six students competed in the State Solo Contest on Saturday, May 2, at Portland State University, and five student ensembles participated in the…...
Traffic alert: Keizer's big parade is coming, and here's the plan for River Road closures
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (387+ words) Keizer's Bloomin' Iris Keizer FEST Parade will roll down River Road on Saturday, May 16, and officials are urging drivers to be prepared for the road to close for the festivities. The parade, organized by the Keizer Chamber of Commerce, will…...
Party with music and food coming up to kick off 2026 Keizer FEST
6+ day, 21+ hour ago (132+ words) Keizerites can get a jump on an entire weekend of festivities at the Keizer FEST Kick Off Party on Thursday, May 14. The event, from 4 p. m. to 9 p. m. , will feature food, music and a great chance to gather with friends and neighbors at…...
Here comes Keizer FEST! Residents celebrate community with parade, music, more
1+ week, 14+ hour ago (562+ words) Keizer's been celebrating its roots each year for 76 years, and the 2026 version kicks off Thursday, May 14, for four days of live music, art, food and a parade. A small army of volunteers stages this event, hosted by the Keizer Chamber…...