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County elections official tells Oregonians to carefully vet incoming wave of voter registration mailers from national groups
Two national nonprofits that sent out millions of mailers encouraging Americans to register to vote in 2020 are preparing to send out more than 20,000 mailers in five of Oregon’s largest counties, according to the Oregon Secretary of State’s office. The linked nonpartisan organizations, the Voter Participation Center...
Youth arts program expands to reach more rural schools on Oregon Coast
Your browser does not support the audio element. As summer draws to a close, teachers across Oregon are readying lesson plans for the start of a new school year. But for school districts in rural parts of the state, budgetary constraints may mean that arts literacy and the benefits it offers students aren’t included in the curriculum.
Secrecy and data issues impede progress on missing and murdered Indigenous people
This story originally appeared on Underscore Native News. Editor’s note: Part one of this series detailed the investigation of the disappearance of Wilma Acosta, an unenrolled Pascua Yaqui woman who went missing in Portland in November. Portland police announced Acosta had “suicidal ideations,” despite repeated denials of that claim from Acosta’s family. Experts say such announcements are harmful. Her body was found in January along the Willamette River near Cathedral Park.
All Welcome for the 22nd OVMA Annual Memorial Rally Honoring Veterans
Oregon Veteran’s Motorcycle Association (OVMA) is excited to host their 22nd Annual 9-11 Rally on September 13-14, 2024. “Everyone is welcome,” says Ray Rose, state president. “You don’t have to own or ride a motorcycle to honor our Veterans and first responders. We have a variety of events for everyone.”
Jane and her 11 piglets continue beloved tradition at the Oregon State Fair
Puppies and sea lions are adorable, but how could anyone expect them to compete with a mama sow and her piglets? Piglets always have been one of the most popular exhibits at the Oregon State Fair, and this year is no exception. “You can drive around the county and see baby calves and lambs...
Bottle drop matching donations for wildfire relief
OREGON – The Oregon Beverage Recycling Co-op, which runs bottle drop, is collecting donations for wildfire relief. And the community is invited to help out. The co-op will match up to $50,000 in donations through September 30. The money will be split four ways, benefiting organizations that directly help...
Oregon-filmed thriller ‘Strange Darling’ inspires raves, warnings not to reveal plot twists
Another scary movie with Oregon connections is making an impact on the 2024 summer movie season, with the thriller, “Strange Darling,” drawing praise from critics, viewers and even Stephen King, author of such chilling classics as “Carrie,” “The Shining” and “Pet Sematary.”. This...
Vaccine hesitancy eats into back-to-school shots
A recent measles outbreak in Oregon is refocusing attention on declining childhood vaccination rates as kids head back to school. Why it matters: Lingering vaccine hesitancy from the pandemic is evident in pediatricians' offices as more parents opt out of the shots for measles, chicken pox, and whooping cough, among others, using non-medical religious exemptions.
Expect Oregon high school football referees to strictly enforce players’ uniforms, equipment
As the 2024 fall season gets underway this week, one of the big things that Oregon high school referees will be keeping an eye on is uniforms and equipment. In the first bulletin posted for football in the 2023-24 school year, state rules interpreter Kevin Hatfield wrote that it is important for referees to be strict when enforcing uniform and equipment violations.
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