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Oregon Labor Bureau says it will dismiss hundreds of workers’ claims without $22M budget increase
The Oregon Labor Bureau has asked Gov. Tina Kotek and lawmakers to increase its budget by roughly $22 million so it can tackle massive backlogs of complaints from workers who say they’ve been illegally denied pay or had their civil rights violated. The agency is requesting $81.2 million —...
PFF Names College Football's Top 50 Players, And the Ducks Have Work To Do
Pro Football Focus unveiled its list of the Top 50 players in college football Wednesday, and their rankings suggest the Ducks face a daunting challenge in the Big Ten: They're good, but their chief rivals in the new league have more star power. Quarterback Dillon Gabriel is Oregon's highest-ranked ...
DT Derrick Harmon comments on transition from MSU to Oregon
“It’s different up here.” That’s what former Michigan State defensive tackle Derrick Harmon had to say about his transition from the Spartans to Oregon when he recently caught up with the media. Harmon transferred to Oregon during the spring transfer portal window, a move that gained national attention because Harmon ranked as one of the top transfers in that window. Harmon also told reporters he will be playing fewer snaps per game due to the increased depth at Oregon. He expects to play 40 to 45 snaps per game compared to nearly 80 per game while with the Spartans. Michigan State will face Harmon and the Ducks this season in a Big Ten matchup on Oct. 4. Click on the post below to read more on Harmon: Derrick Harmon settling in for first season with #Oregon. "It’s been good. This is my fourth fall camp but it’s different up here." @ScoopDuckOn3 https://t.co/mCrjdwNPq8 — Max Torres (@mtorressports) August 13, 2024 Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan state news, notes and opinion. You can also follow Robert Bondy on X @RobertBondy5.
Community meeting for Willamette Complex South fires set to take place Friday evening
Cooler weather is moistening conditions around the Willamette Complex South fires, cooler temps are expected to remain over the weekend and are anticipated to return to warmer and drier weather conditions in the days ahead. SPECIAL NOTE: Acommunity meeting for the Willamette Complex Fires South on Friday,August 16, at 6:30...
Hawkeyes dominates Oregon State, lightning forces no contest
Arguably the most anticipated season in Iowa Women’s Soccer program history got off to a roaring start on Thursday evening. True freshman Berit Parten netted a pair of goals in the 13th minute to give the Hawkeyes a 2-0 halftime lead over Oregon State. Unfortunately, it was all for nothing, as lightning forced a long […] The post Hawkeyes dominates Oregon State, lightning forces no contest appeared first on On3.
Oregon higher ed advocates hail baby steps to propel more high school grads to college, career training, but call for more urgency
Starting with this fall’s sophomore class, all Oregon high school students will have to take a career and college readiness class to graduate. Education leaders are optimistic that the future planning course could help boost the number of Oregon graduates who enroll in college or an apprenticeship. Oregon’s college-going rates have fallen nearly 10 percentage points in the last decade, disproportionately impacting students of color and spelling trouble for the state economy.
More senior Oregonians, those with disabilities, to become eligible for in-home service
Thanks to a thumbs-up from a federal agency, more older adults and people with disabilities in Oregon could receive more options for support to continue to live independently in their own home. The Oregon Health Authority said Thursday, Aug. 15, that the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services had OK’d the expansion of a program within the Oregon Department of Human Services. That means Oregon can launch a new version of Oregon Project Independence supported by Medicaid funds. ...
Oregon Republicans opposed to ranked choice voting while Idaho’s GOP is split
In November 2022, Democrat Tina Kotek was elected governor of Oregon with 47% of the vote. That was enough to win the general election, since her total was slightly higher than that of her leading opponent, Republican Christine Drazan. She was able to win with less than a majority of support because other candidates siphoned […]
Crooked River Ranch woman charged with attempted murder after shooting, standoff; man shot in head treated, released
A Crooked River Ranch woman was arraigned Monday on attempted murder, assault and other charges, accused of shooting a man in the head who was able to walk out of the home to law enforcement on Saturday and was treated at a hospital and released. The post Crooked River Ranch woman charged with attempted murder after shooting, standoff; man shot in head treated, released appeared first on KTVZ.
SENATORS ANNOUNCE $7.8 MILLION INVESTMENT IN SCHOOLS INCLUDING DOUGLAS COUNTY
On Wednesday, Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced a $7.8 million investment in rural Oregon school districts to support energy improvement projects like new heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, lighting upgrades, alternative fuel vehicles and renewable energy technologies. A release said the Renew America’s School Prize and Grant...
Lords of the Flies: Insects Turn Food Waste Into Feed and Fertilizer in Oregon
McMINNVILLE, Ore. — What turns 100 pounds of food waste into 25 pounds of animal feed and 25 pounds of organic fertilizer and can be scaled up without limit?. The well-funded pilot project about to go big is one of several symbiotic endeavors taking place at Tainable Regenerative Agricultural Laboratory, a nonprofit think-tank located on a certified-organic, 570-acre sheep and grass farm that has been in the same family since the Civil War.
Measure 118 to appear on November ballots in Oregon
OREGON (KGW) – A controversial measure that would put more money in the pockets of Oregonians will be on the ballot in November, after it garnered enough signatures. If passed, the measure would give each Oregon resident a rebate of $1,600 every year, as long as they live at least 200 days in the state. A family of four would receive $6,400.
Eugene pitching again dominates in 10-0 win over Hillsboro
A day removed from a tough night at the plate, it was more of the same for the Hops in a 10-0 loss to the Emeralds on Thursday night, Aug. 15, at PK Park in Eugene. For the second consecutive game, Hillsboro managed just four hits, and on this night managed no runs against a stable of Eugene pitchers who combined to strike out eight Hops batters. The Ems opened...
OSU SB: Beavers Sign Jada Lewis
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Making the move from the desert to the northwest, Jada Lewis has joined the Oregon State softball team, as announced by head coach Laura Berg. Vallejo, Calif. (Arizona State) Transferring in from the Sun Devils after just the 2024 season, Lewis comes to Corvallis with 29...
SKILLS FOR DISAGREEING BETTER WORKSHOP COMING TO ROSEBURG
A national workshop Called “Skills for Disagreeing Better” is coming to Roseburg next week. Also known as “Skills for Bridging the Divide”, it will be held at First Presbyterian Church on Southeast Lane Avenue in downtown Roseburg on Thursday, August 22nd at 2:30 p.m. A release...
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