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Federal judges side with Oregon in striking down Trump tariffs
The attorneys general argued in the case that Trump was misusing a 1977 law and falsely claiming an “unusual and extraordinary threat” to the United States to justify the tariffs.

Wanted: Recruits for Keizer police cadet program
Local youth can apply now for the Keizer Police Department’s cadet program to explore the basics of law enforcement.

UPDATE: Celts head to West Linn Wednesday for softball playoff game
STATE PLAYOFFS: McNary’s softball squad faces West Linn in a second-round state playoff game on Wednesday, May 28. The game will be at 5 p.m. at Rosemont Ridge Middle School in West Linn.

Keizer woman champions new state law after web harassment
A random check of internet archives turned up a startling use of a family photo on a pornography website. A Keizer woman has been the voice for tougher criminal sanctions for such abuses.

SPORTS ROUNDUP: Celts head to state track meet, softball advances
MCNARY SPORTS: Celts win multiple district track and field titles and advance to state competition. The Celt softball team put on a show to win its first-round game in the state playoffs.

KeizerFEST: Teens show winning talent
PHOTOS: The KeizerFEST Teen Talent Competition featured local bands and solo singers, competing for cash prizes on May 18, 2025.

Keizer Art Association spotlights in June show
Art Association will show their works in June at the gallery in the Keizer Cultural Center.

UPDATE: McNary wins first round of state softball playoffs on Memorial Day
STATE PLAYOFFS: McNary’s softball team takes on Central Catholic in the first round of playoffs in a home game at 5 p.m. Monday.

Keizer, city wants to know your thoughts on more growth
Citizens are invited to attend a listening session at the Keizer Event Center on Tuesday, May 27, to share views about how and where to grow the city. Keizer is running out of room for more housing, reports indicate.

Oral histories examine Keizer’s milestones, past
The Keizer Heritage Museum has created a new online portal into the community’s rich past.

Keizer teacher gets rare double nomination for Apple
In all, eight educators from Keizer schools have been nominated for the Crystal Apple Awards. The winners will be announced Thursday, May 29.

Organizers happy with 2025 KeizerFEST, weather and all
From decorated floats to pickleball clinics and art demonstrations, the 2025 KeizerFEST offered something for everyone.

Keizer Police Department calls
POLICE SCANNER: Information is provided by the Keizer Police Department. The agency has removed specific addresses to protect privacy.

Keizer event offers Memorial Day tribute
Speakers and music will pay to “Our Brave Heroes” on May 26 at Bonaventure at Keizer Station, starting at 10 a.m.

SPORTS ROUNDUP
After besting the Saxons, McNary’s softball team is gearing up for a state playoff game on Monday, May 26.

KeizerFEST photos: Festival grounds teem with music, art and games
KeizerFEST PHOTOS: The KeizerFEST grounds at Keizer Rapids Park hosted activities for four days, from May 15 to May 18. Visitors could wolf down smashburger, shop for original Oregon artwork, take in live music and more.

CLOSURE FOR CADEN: Keizer mother deemed insane in killing of son
A ruling in Marion County court, eight years after Caden Berry was killed, commits his mother for life. The case offers a window into the tragedy of a Keizer family ravaged by mental illness and abuse.

Election 2025: Chemeketa levy ing, school board to get 2 new directors
The Salem-Keizer School Board will continue to lean progressive with one conservative appearing to win a seat in the May 20 election. The Keizer Fire District Board gets a new member and an incumbent gets another term.

KeizerFEST photos: Annual parade draws good crowd in Keizer
KeizerFEST PHOTOS: It was hard to tell who was having more fun at the Bloomin’ Iris KeizerFEST Parade on Saturday, May 17 – the spectators lining River Road or those marching, walkking and riding in the parade.

KeizerFEST photos: Getting ready for the big parade
PHOTOS: The work behind the scenes to stage the Bloomin’ Iris KeizerFEST Parade, held on Saturday, May 17.

KeizerFEST: Teen talent takes the spotlight Sunday
The 2025 Teen Talent Show will start at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 18, at KeizerFEST.