PHOTO GALLERY: KeizerFEST Bloomin’ Iris Parade brings costumes, floats and fun

The annual Bloomin' Iris Parade, organized by the Keizer Chamber of Commerce, showcased colorful floats and performances by local students.
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Keizer police arrest 2 Salem men, seek third suspect in Keizer Station shooting

Keizer police have arrested two men in connection with a February shooting that injured a man driving his family home from Keizer Station. They are seeking to locate a third suspect in the incident.
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Traffic alert: Parade will pause traffic May 16 on Keizer’s River Road

The Keizer Chamber of Commerce's Bloomin' Iris KeizerFEST Parade is set for Saturday, May 16 – and drivers might want a few tips for travel on North River Road.
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Riders pedal loops from Keizer as Monster Cookie celebrates 50 years

Riders enjoyed cookies and more as they tackled the Monster Cookie ride Sunday, April 26, raising money for the Salem Bicycle Club.
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Keizer neighbors set to launch 2025 Miracle lights season

Keizer Miracle of Lights opens Friday evening and runs nightly from 6-10 p.m. through Dec. 26.
McNary student accused of threatening coastal concert

A 15-year-old Keizer boy was arrested at school Monday in connection with a phone threat that shut down a concert in Lincoln City last month.
Steel, steam and smoke combine to entertain thousands at Powerland

Parades, train rides and a wondrous gathering of power entertained big crowds in recent days at Powerland Heritage Park in Brooks. Photographer Steve Schnurbusch brings you scenes from the event.
Friends of Felines rehomes cat number 20,000

Tasmyn Petlansky was pretty sure the kitten she chose at Friends of Felines was special, but she didn’t know how special until she filled out the adoption paperwork. That’s when the staff told her little Gracie was No. 20,000 in…
KeizerFEST: Get ready for Keizer’s big parade May 17

The Bloomin' Iris KeizerFEST Parade hits the route at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 17, marking a tradition that began 75 years ago.
Keizer wants to hear from you as it considers boost in local fees

Keizer officials are considering raising monthly fees residents and businesses pay for parks and police as costs outpace tax collections.
