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Officials urge water safety after drownings
WEST LINN, Ore. (KATU) — Officials are warning Oregonians about water safety after multiple water incidents over the weekend. On Sunday, July 7, a teen was presumed to have drowned at Riverview Park in Independence. Crews are still searching for his body. On Friday, there was a near drowning...
Judge to hear Oregon mom's foster care denial case over religious beliefs
SEATTLE (KATU) — A federal judge in Seattle on Tuesday will hear the case of an Oregon mom who was denied the ability to become a foster parent. Jessica Bates filed a complaint against DHS last year. She claims the agency denied her application because of her religious beliefs.
Oregon Asks Court to Reject Title IX Suit’s NIL ‘Theory’
Ahead of settlement discussions, Oregon has filed three motions attempting to dismiss or substantially pare down a federal sex discrimination lawsuit filed last year by current and former female athletes on the school’s beach volleyball and club rowing teams.Learfield, Opendorse Diverge on Tech, NIL and Their Partnership Schroeder et al v. University of Oregon is notable in that it is the first known Title IX suit that seeks relief based on alleged disparities in NIL opportunities for college athletes. The plaintiffs, who are pursuing class certification, have targeted the university’s relationship with its dedicated collective, Division Street, and Opendorse, which hosts...
State Baseball: Local 6A standouts earn all-state honors
Below is the list of Oregon high school 6A all-state players from the 2024 season. Player of the Year: Ryan VandenBrink, West Linn Pitcher of the Year: Gabe Howard, West Linn Coach of the Year: Joe Monahan, West Linn First...
These Oregon stores are dedicated to celebrating Christmas year-round
Nothing says Christmas like warm weather and sun-filled days — at least for the owners of Oregon’s year-round Christmas stores. While vacationers plan beach days and park picnics, Christmas enthusiasts are busy preparing for the most wonderful time of the year, months before winter arrives. For early shoppers and party planners, the holiday season can take over the latter half of the year.
Ballot measures on cannabis unions, higher corporate taxes could be on November ballot
Just two of the more than 50 new laws proposed by Oregonians through the ballot initiative process stand a chance at appearing before voters in November. Friday was the deadline for groups to submit the more than 100,000 petition signatures needed to give voters a chance to approve or reject ballot measures. Only two measures […] The post Ballot measures on cannabis unions, higher corporate taxes could be on November ballot appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
Oregon governor’s office orders independent audit of DHS in woman’s death
The Oregon Department of Human Services is facing another examination of its policies and practices – this time following the death of an elderly woman with dementia who wandered away from a long-term care facility and died outside alone on a winter day. Ki Soon Hyun’s body was found in the woods on Christmas day. […] The post Oregon governor’s office orders independent audit of DHS in woman’s death appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
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