Journalism / August 13, 2021

Heroes or Menace? On the streets with real world superheroes

It’s Saturday, Sept. 30, roughly 11 p.m., when Arachnight suffers one of the many small indignities of being a community superhero: his kneepad comes loose. Arachnight and Guardian Shield are out on patrol together, something that they do when they can, because there’s strength in numbers. Patrol might be a bit too formal a term […]
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Journalism / August 5, 2021

A heart on the scales: SCOTUS DACA decision is temporary relief

Amemait is salivating. In Egyptian art, Amemait has a hippo’s hindquarters, the trunk and mane of a lion and the crocodile’s face. Amemait devours the souls of those whose hearts were too heavy and scarred to enter the ancient Egyptian afterlife. The deceased’s heart was placed on one side of a scale and a feather […]
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Journalism / August 4, 2021

Water Worries? Ancient Aquifer Keeps City Hydrated

It doesn’t require listening hard or long to grow concerned about water supplies. Whether it’s a shortage in far-flung countries or a chlorine treatment shortage in Oregon, the causes for water worry can be overwhelming. By contrast, Keizerites can rest easy knowing the city’s water supply is clean and won’t be running dry any time […]
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Journalism, Photography / August 4, 2021

Sunny’s Story

Sunny thinks you’re beautiful. The same way Keanu Reeves thinks you’re breathtaking. “Keizer is a beautiful place, the people who live here are beautiful. That’s why I try to pick up after everybody,” Sunny said. Sunny has the same quiet, magnanimous vibe as his more famous counterpart exudes in seemingly every interaction. Keizer residents are […]
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First person, Journalism, Uncategorized / August 4, 2021

Pride, protest & lingering questions

1. Joys of Unburdening No one knew quite what to expect but Keizer’s first LGBTQ+ Pride Fair felt like the best party ever hosted in the city. It took place Saturday, June 12, at Chalmers Jones Park behind the Keizer Civic Center. Bubbles filled the air, Superman and Cinderella were taking photos with visitors, drag performances […]
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Journalism / May 18, 2020

Homelessness: How to see a crisis

Ken Houghton is one of the hardest people to find around the ARCHES office in Northeast Salem. Houghton is the first full-time outreach specialist at ARCHES, a provider of a wide range of services to the area’s homeless population. He spends most of his time finding out what homeless people need to make their experience survivable […]
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Journalism / May 18, 2020

What to expect when you are expecting In-N-Out

Here’s what we know: In-N-Out at Keizer Station will be opening soon. Beyond that, all bets are off. Expect the fan-favorite burger chain to announce the location’s official opening about 48 hours before the day it happens, at least that’s what has happened elsewhere. Expect there to be people “camping” in the vicinity of the […]
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