The 2026 short session that began in early February ended on Friday in a flurry of final votes that will impact Oregonians in every corner of the state.

McNary’s girls wrestling team brings home a state trophy and one state champion after Portland tournament.

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

A request to Congress a year ago has paid off for Keizer. The city is getting federal money to add sidewalks to a stretch of Verda Lane.

A prize awaits those who complete the scavenger hunt at Keizer Rapids Park. The search is underway through March.

A young Keizer resident qualified for a regional free throw competition after winning the local, district and state levels.

SPORTS: The basketball season at McNary finishes with a first-round state playoff appearance by the boys team. The Celts lost to Clackamas.

In honor of Black History Month, Keizer Elementary School students held a living museum of influential Black people.

The former Oregon Congresswoman draws ire on the national stage for her actions and her husband’s conduct, as noted by columnist Randy Stapilus.

The Keizer City Council is scheduled to meet in a special work session Saturday, March 7. The council will consider reports on local police staffing and a recommendation to hike fees to cover policing costs.

The Keizer Fire District received a grant to help with a $10,000 security project.

The Celt wrestling champ dedicated her state win to her brother, who was paralyzed in a car wreck in December.

Keizer Councilor Soraida Cross admitted improperly using her position and a sheriff’s private number after a harassment citation, agreeing to a $500 ethics fine while denying intentional wrongdoing. The Oregon Government Ethics Commission is expected to approve the deal on Friday.

The Salem-Keizer School District is planning budget cuts that would cause schools to lose 120 positions but it remains unclear how deep reductions would be in Keizer schools.  The plan aims to cut $23 million in expected spending next year, driven by declining student enrollment. Between 2021 and 2027 the district expects to lose 3,900…

The majority of the fire district’s calls last year were medical.

The Keizer Fire District is forming strategic plan to guide it’s next 10 years.

The annual Color Show features a reception on Tuesday, March 3, with works that include red in some way.

During Tuesday’s event, superintendent Andrea Castañeda said the district is making progress toward goals.

Whiteaker Middle School began using weapons detectors this week. Claggett Creek is planned to receive them in March.

Student enrollment generally continues to decline in local schools.

A McNary senior earned a $1,000 scholarship from the Keizer Chamber of Commerce for community service.