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🌱 What’s new at this year’s KeizerFEST in Keizer Rapids Park?

Keizer, Oregon Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Keizer! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What’s new at this year’s KeizerFEST in Keizer Rapids Park?
  • Why McNary students took their protest from campus onto River Road

Also on today's calendar: Bach & Mendelssohn: Tradition and Transformation and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What gets wetter & wetter as it dries? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 79 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Friday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 74, low: 47.
  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 75 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Carnival rides return to the mix for 2026 KeizerFEST (keizertimes.com) — Keizer residents can look forward to full-size carnival rides returning to KeizerFEST at Keizer Rapids Park from May 14–17, with 10 big rides and food booths planned. The Keizer Fire District’s Sunday pancake breakfast moves to the big top tent, and kids can join a Lego Challenge, all amid stepped-up security and a focus on family-friendly fun.
   

• McNary students march against Trump administration, ICE (keizertimes.com) — McNary High School students in Keizer walked out Wednesday, marching along River Road to protest federal immigration enforcement, the Trump administration, and to support transgender rights. About 20 students chanted against ICE, carried signs like “Abolish ICE,” and used a megaphone to share their concerns before returning to campus.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I found a white, fluffy cat in my yard off of Clearview.
    They are very friendly. I'm sure it is someone's cat. If it looks familiar, let me know. (Nextdoor Cherry/Ring)
  • Does anyone know a good vet that is taking on new clients.
    My little cavapoo dog had surgery to have bladder stones removed about a month ago. Now she has to be on a special diet so hopefully she will not get… (Nextdoor McNary Estates)
  • First Tech Credit Union posted a job opening for Relationship Banker (Keizer Experience Center) (FULL TIME On Site) in Keizer. Apply here.
  • CRH plc posted a job opening for Loader Operator in Salem. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Keizer here.

🗞 Nearby News

Salem

  • City of Salem Recognizes National Fentanyl Awareness Day and Announces New Prevent, Treat, Enforce Toolkit (kykn.com)
  • Salem CrossWalk Fundraiser More Than Doubles Support for Crime Victims (kykn.com)
  • See photos from Oregon Workers' Memorial Day (statesmanjournal.com)

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Ok Keizer! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A towel (Thank you Beth H. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Keizer

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Keizer

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.