When Iris eyes are smiling

Festival’s 25th year includes parade, music and rides

Chenault, Zhen honored with Distinguished Young Women title

By ERIC A. HOWALD Of the Keizertimes It probably isn’t a stretch to say that Mikala Chenault and Dolly Zhen didn’t expect to become the 2013 Distinguished Young Women of Keizer, but both were deemed winners by a panel of judges Saturday, May 12. Neither Chenault nor Zhen was completely sold on participating in the [...]

Cause of shop fire on Dixon St. still uncertain

By JASON COX and ERIC A. HOWALD Of the Keizertimes Fire crews responded to a shop fire behind a home at 1685 Dixon Street NE Monday afternoon. The homeowner, Richard DeVilliers, was making a salad in his kitchen when he caught a glimpse of smoke out his window. He discovered smoke billowing from a detached [...]

Fundraiser for local girl raises $11,000+

A fundraiser for 13-year-old Sydney Tucker and her family to attend a conference on her medical condition was a massive success. The event at the Hitchin’ Post last weekend raised more than $11,000, with bands performing and a silent and verbal auction. Never 2 Late and Showdown performed for free. Tucker lives just north of [...]

Pedestrian & bike lanes coming with Sunset Ave. work

By JASON COX Of the Keizertimes A widening and resurfacing project on Sunset Avenue will go forward after a Keizer City Council vote Monday night. Public works staff had held a town hall recently to address public concerns, including a petition signed by several people living on the street, that widening would cause loss of [...]