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Keizer Police Seek Marijuana Plant Thieves

The stolen medical marijuana plants were almost ready to be harvested, and the estimated total value was approximately $15,000.

(KEIZER, Ore.) - Keizer Police officers were called out to a report of an armed person this morning at about 4:30 AM, on Newberg Drive North. Dispatchers say an unidentified male had called 911 to report a that neighbor he identified as “Anthony” had a gun in the backyard of his residence.

Keizer Police Develop Suspect in Violent Car Theft

The suspect in the May incident has been identified as 44-year old Willard Rado Stone, who uses the nickname "Billy."

(KEIZER, Ore.) - Keizer Police have identified a suspect in a May Car theft that involved the owner of the vehicle being dragged and injured.

Local Oregon Auto Body Shop Sees Big Changes

Based in Tigard, Oregon, Kadel’s is the region’s largest provider of auto body repair services.

(TIGARD, Ore.) - A number of decades old Northwest businesses enjoy name recognition. But founders pass away, companies are sold, some are inherited by clueless heirs, and many close. But some businesses, fortunately, take the necessary steps to not only endure, but also profit and prosper from the employment of sound strategies.

Founded in 1954, Kadel’s is the 10th largest independently owned auto body collision repair provider in the U.S. You have already heard of it, most of us have, but the people running Kadel's say their business is on a steady upward climb.

Suspects Flee Stolen Car Leaving Shotgun Inside

The driver remains at large, and police say a stolen shotgun was recovered inside the stolen vehicle

(KEIZER, Ore.) - Keizer Police say a traffic stop led to a foot chase and search Tuesday afternoon just before 3:00 PM.

Captain Jeff Kuhns with Keizer Police says it began when three suspects in a stolen Acura in a bank parking lot near the intersection of River Road North and Juedes Avenue North.

Salem-Keizer Test Scores Reflect Academic Growth

Officials say differences this year include a change by the state in the achievement standards, a new alternate assessment, fewer re-test opportunities and a temporary switch to paper and pencil tests.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The 2006-07 test scores released today by the Oregon Department of Education indicate a number of local student improvements. Overall, Salem-Keizer schools saw improvement in reading, writing, and math at the middle and high school level.

However, one area the school district say warrants specific attention involved elementary math scores at the third and fourth grade level. Those numbers dropped, but it is reported that the decline mirrors a statewide trend.

Crystal Apple Nominations Now Open for Salem/Keizer Teachers

All nominations must be received by 5:00 PM on October 5th.

(SALEM, Ore.) - If you know a great educator who deserves recognition, you can nominate them for the for the 2007 Crystal Apple Awards. It its 11th year, the annual event recognizing excellence in education. It is set for November 15th at Salem’s historic Elsinore Theater.

All community members, students and parents are welcome to nominate any full or part-time employee of Salem-Keizer Public Schools or Salem or Keizer private schools. Nominations are accepted for three categories: teacher, administrator and support staff.

Keizer Fire District Ceremony Set to Remember 9-11 Attack

The time of the ceremony is to coincide with the time the two towers of the World Trade Center collapsed.

(KEIZER, Ore.) - The Keizer Fire District will remember the tragic events and those who lost their lives during the terrorist attacks in New York, Washington D.C. and Pennsylvania on September 11th, 2001.

"A remembrance ceremony, on the sixth anniversary of this tragic event, will be held on Tuesday, September 11, 2007 and is scheduled to begin at 7:00 AM," Fire Spokesman Jim Trett said.

Keizer Makes Final Arrest in Bomb Plot Discovery

The unnamed teen has been charged with one count of attempted second degree burglary and one count conspiracy to commit second degree burglary.

(KEIZER, Ore.) - Keizer Police say they have continued their investigation into the McNary High School bomb threat incident and made a sixth arrest on Saturday.

Keizer Police Captain Jeff Kuhns says that at 12:45 AM they arrested the single, outstanding suspect, "What we believe was the last remaining suspect was taken into custody and was then transported to the Marion County Juvenile Detention Facility."

Keizer Man Survives Stabbing (UPDATE)

Investigators say the location of the crime scene was not initially correct, this places the case out of the Keizer Police jurisdiction.

(KEIZER, Ore.) - Keizer Police were called out to a report of a stabbing Wednesday night that reportedly happened in the 1000 block of Clearview Avenue Northeast in Keizer.

Upon further investigation of this incident, investigators say they have learned the initial location described by the victim was incorrect. Investigators now believe the assault and stabbing occurred at or near the intersection of York Avenue NE and Edith Street NE in Marion County.

Suspected Teen Terrorists Arrested With Bomb Chemicals (UPDATED)

"Investigators are concerned the suspects may have been planning more then a 'threat' after taking steps to steal chemicals that the suspects said they planned to make bombs with." - Keizer Police Captain Jeff Kuhns

(KEIZER, Ore.) - The Keizer Police are investigating a burglary that occurred at McNary High School, 595 Chemawa Road North, at about 2:00 AM Saturday morning.

Police Spokesman Capt. Jeff Kuhns says the investigation has led to the arrest of five male juveniles that investigators believe conspired to steal chemicals from the school's science classrooms so they could make bombs.