The idea of a pavilion at Keizer Rapids Park has stirred talk for years and now city officials want a better read on what Keizer residents want. The city is holding a “community listening session” about the largely-unformed plan for a pavilion. The public... See more
EDITOR’S NOTE: Help fund our year-long deep dive into local education The metric is glaring: 7 out of 10 students in the Salem-Keizer School District can’t read at their grade level. This and other data prove numbing for most people. Salem Reporter aims t... See more
Mario Garcia still carries the bullet in his head as he recovers at home from a recent shooting in Keizer. “The doctors told us what we already believe – this is nothing short of a miracle,” said his wife, Julissa Cruz, in a social media post. Garcia, 28,... See more
A second Republican group has called on state Rep. Greg Smith to resign over ethical lapses. The Sherman County Republican Central Committee issued its call on Feb. 9, reporting a unanimous vote by 10 members. “We believe enough is enough and it’s time to... See more
More rural Republicans call on Smith to resign House seat A second Republican group has called on state Rep. Greg Smith to resign over ethical lapses. The Sherman County Republican Central Committee issued its call on Feb. 9, reporting a unanimous vote by... See more