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Oregon higher education leaders propose budget they say will jeopardize programs and raise costs for students
The board tasked with broad oversight of Oregon’s public universities and community colleges signed off on its $4.75 billion budget proposal Thursday, Aug. 8. But the Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission was not happy with it. “We are seriously concerned that at the funding levels described within our (agency recommended budget), Oregon will hinder progress towards state goals for postsecondary education and training,” reads a letter approved by commissioners and signed by Chair Sandy Rowe, who also is a member of OPB’s board of directors. With only $31 million to add to its current budget, the coordinating commission said it was hard-pressed to offer Oregon students an affordable education and necessary support. Oregon Public Broadcasting is a news partner of this publication. Find the original story here.
Oregon State Hospital nurses raise safety fears as they work mandatory overtime
Maggie Simpkins starts her workweek at 6:30 a.m. Sundays at Oregon State Hospital, where the registered nurse dispenses medication to patients, goes over their treatment plans and maps out the day’s schedule, including appointments, meals and care. Her shift is supposed to end at 5 p.m. But most Sundays, Simpkins has to work mandatory overtime, which can stretch until about 10 p.m. For Simpkins and her colleagues, mandatory overtime has...
Opportunity knocking? Silver Falls seeking proposals to operate properties
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is seeking proposals to operate Smith Creek Village retreat center, South Falls Café and two historic ranches at Silver Falls State Park. “Silver Falls is one of the crown jewels of the park system, and this is an incredible opportunity to be a part of this breath-taking destination,” said Willamette Valley District Manager Sarah Steele. The park is one of the most popular in...
Da do run run: Dahlia run ready for 13th outing
The Canby Dahlia Run is back, and the community is invited to join the celebration of health, community, and economic growth on Sept. 14. The event, benefiting the Canby Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is more than just a race; it’s a commitment to fostering a thriving Canby for generations to come. Starting and finishing at Swan Island Dahlias, the Canby Dahlia Run offers a scenic course showcasing the beauty...
2025 Genesis GV80 SUV continues to impress with style, luxury, performance
It only took a few years for Hyundai’s luxury brand Genesis to be taken seriously. A big reason was the GV80, a stylish and upscale SUV that looks great and drives better. First introduced in 2021, it out-performed equivalent models from the affordable Japanese brands but still cost thousands less than versions by the legacy European manufacturers. Four years later, the 2025 Genesis is still considered one of the best mid-size luxury SUV’s available with two or three rows of seats. My test version still...
Our TV picks for Tuesday, August 13: 100 Day Hotel Challenge; Judge Steve Harvey; A Boston (R)evolution
100 Day Hotel Challenge HGTV 8 p.m. There’s a little competitiveness in the best of marriages. To prove they’ve still got it, Brian and Mika go head-to-head in this series premiere. Rather than their traditional home renovations, they take on two dated hotels on the Carolina coast. Judge Steve Harvey ...
Aurora: 'Little treasure' puts best foot forward for Colony Days
Tracy Paulson loves it. Kimmie Simpson thinks its enjoyable. Mikel Kensington never fails to find a treasure. Those three visitors to Aurora on Aug. 10 all had different ways of describing the same thing – this year’s Aurora Colony Days delivered plenty enjoy. Paulson and Simpson traveled south from the Portland area for this year’s event, a trek they have been making since before the pandemic. They antique, they eat,...
Events & Activities: Dahlias, fair fun, and a LEGO legend
Tuesday night music series gets ready to wrap up WOODBURN: Music in the Park comes to a finish on Tuesday, Aug. 13 when Schwing hits the stage. The action runs 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Woodburn Public Library, 280 Garfield St. There will be activities for children, as well as food vendors to enjoy ...
THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK: It's a fiesta in Woodburn along with cars, cars and more cars!
MONDAY, AUG. 12-SUNDAY, AUG. 18 WOODBURN FIESTA MEXICANA — It's the 60th anniversary of the Woodburn Fiesta Mexicana, from noon to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 18, at Legion Park, 1385 Park Ave., Woodburn. The event features more than 60 vendors, a soccer tournament, a parade, Lucha Libre, Loteria, live music and a tremendous amount of authentic cuisine options. It's free all day Friday, free Saturday and Sunday until 5...
Our TV picks for Monday, August 12: Signora Volpe Mysteries; Celebrity IOU; The Great American Recipe
Signora Volpe Mysteries BBCA 6 p.m. When an old adversary kidnaps Sylvia (Emilia Fox), she must rely on her formal training of physical and mental resilience in hopes of escaping. While Riva (Giovanni Cirfiera) works through official channels, other team members work covertly. Celebrity IOU ...
A look at Canby cross country's 2024 schedule
The Canby cross country program enters the 2024 season on a solid foundation, returning eight of its 14 varsity runners that competed in last season’s Northwest Oregon Conference Championships. Both teams retained four of their best seven runners from last season. On the boys side, seniors Andrew Dewar and Aiden Lucas, junior Corbin Stoddart and sophomore Jaycob Aguas return. The quartet helped the Cougars finish third at the conference championships and qualify for the state championships. ...
Notebook: Oregon State football's first open scrimmage of 2024
Oregon State football opened its scrimmage on Saturday, Aug. 10 up to the families of players and media. We’re going to do this one first-person style, armed with a yellow legal pad and a pen — both of which were stolen off my dads desk the last time I visited. This is everything I took in and wrote down. 'Everything is a battle:' First-year head coach Bray, Oregon State ready...
Our TV picks for Sunday, August 11: 2024 Paris Olympics; American Godfathers: The Five Families; Industry
2024 Paris Olympics KGW 12 p.m. It’s been a remarkable run for the world’s best athletes. The closing ceremonies of the 2024 Summer Olympics from Paris, France, bid adieu with a glorious stretch of camaraderie and sportsmanship as the torch is passed to 2028 host, Los Angeles. American Godfathers: The Five Families ...
Our TV picks for Saturday, August 10: 2024 Paris Olympics; Sophie’s Choice; Casino
2024 Paris Olympics USA 1:30 p.m. Paris might not be known for its beaches, but the French know how to move sand around. The Men’s Beach Volleyball Gold Final will finally settle which nation takes home the gold and earns bragging rights for the next four years. Silver is nice, too. Sophie’s Choice ...
St. Paul standout Audra Rose commits to Seattle Pacific University women's volleyball
From the smallest classification in Oregon, to the second-highest level of collegiate women’s volleyball. St. Paul High School senior Audra Rose announced her commitment to Seattle Pacific University on Friday, Aug. 9, via Instagram. Rose, a first team all-state selection last season, helped lead the Buckaroos to a second-place finish at the volleyball state tournament, recording a team-high 18 kills against Crane in the state championship. The imposing middle blocker...
2024 Oregon football positional preview: Running backs
After a season that saw Bucky Irving rush for 1,180 yards as a junior before being drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and former running backs coach Carlos Locklyn leave for Ohio State, Oregon has a new man and a new stable in the running backs room. Ra’Shaad Samples was the man hired to fill Locklyn’s shoes, joining the staff in April as both running backs coach and assistant head coach. Now, with five months on the job, Samples is excited about the toy box...
UPDATED: Lanes reopen along 99E, evacuation levels drop after morning wildfire
Both directions along Highway 99E near Canby have reopened after a wildfire flared up Friday morning between mileposts 16-19. Officials said that motorists should expect delays into the late afternoon as the traffic backup clears. Additionally, as of about 3 p.m., all evacuation levels had returned to Level 1. How Friday started ...
UPDATED: Lanes reopen along 99E, evacuation levels drop after morning wildfire
Both directions along Highway 99E near Canby have reopened after a wildfire flared up Friday morning between mileposts 16-19. Officials said that motorists should expect delays into the late afternoon as the traffic backup clears. Additionally, as of about 3 p.m., all evacuation levels had returned to Level 1. How Friday started ...
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