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OPINION: Invest in the people who will become the backbone of our local workforce
As chairs of our local community college boards, we write today to underscore the vital importance of supporting the upcoming community college bond measures that will be on the ballot this November and next spring. These bond measures are more than just financial investments; they are commitments to the future of our communities, our students and our local economies. Community colleges in Oregon, including Clackamas, Columbia Gorge, Mt. Hood and Rogue, have long been cornerstones of education and workforce development. Our colleges exist today because...
West Linn mayor weighs in talks of future school closures
Like many people in West Linn, Mayor Rory Bialostosky was surprised to hear that a local elementary school could be closed. “My initial reaction was, ‘Wow, it sounds like there's a risk that at least one or more elementary schools will be closed or consolidated,’” said Bialostosky. “I started thinking about the impacts of folks losing their neighborhood schools. A lot of folks in West Linn move into neighborhoods for the purpose of sending their kids to one of the schools.” ...
West Linn boys soccer opens TRL with 2-1 win over Tualatin
The West Linn boys soccer team got the “W,” but the Lions weren’t completely satisfied with the day’s result. Tualatin, meanwhile, took a loss, but saw some good things in its performance. In the end, the Lions walked off with a 2-1 win at Tualatin High School in both teams’ Three Rivers League opener at Tualatin High School ...
New bus stop provides Mt. Hood Community College students better access to campus
Mt. Hood Community College students have been enjoying a new amenity on campus during the start of the new year — a TriMet bus stop. The college is the new endpoint for the redesigned Line 25-Glisan/Troutdale Road, which connects the campus to the Gateway Transit Center. The bus stop is up the stairs and past the fountain from the student union and main hub of campus. Traci Simmons, associate vice...
Lake Oswego School District at the top of Oregon school rankings
Everyone likes being called the best. Even the Lake Oswego School District. On Monday, Sept. 30, Niche —, an online ranking and review company that profiles schools, school districts, colleges and universities — announced its annual rankings of Best Schools and Districts for 2025. Lake Oswego School District was ranked first in the following categories: Best School Districts in Oregon, Best Places to Teach in Oregon and Best Teachers in...
Portland Public Schools students discuss gun violence, safety demands with district leaders
PORTLAND, Ore. — Two students with Portland Public Schools voiced their concerns to district leaders over gun violence in and around schools. Eighth grader Naomi Basaca from Laurelhurst Middle School and senior Jorge Sanchez-Bautista from McDaniel High addressed the Portland Public Schools Board of Education Tuesday night, representing hundreds of students who signed a petition demanding action.
Lake Oswego School Board approves Long Range Plan recommendations, moving bond development process forward
The Lake Oswego School Board approved two recommendations for the updated Long Range Facilities Plan at its Monday, Oct. 7 meeting. The new recommendations were presented by Superintendent Jennifer Schiele. These recommendations do not mean the end of the capital construction bond development process, but rather the beginning of the actual planning for what will be included on Lake Oswego ballots. The complete 2025 Long Range Facilities Plan — a...
Grants for CCC focus on student success, transportation needs
Clackamas Community College is the recipient of two grants that will enhance student support services and transportation assistance. These new resources will help ensure that students have access to the guidance and support they need to succeed, both in and out of the classroom. AmeriCorps Connect2Complete Equitable Pathways Program The first award is through the...
West Linn volleyball pushes No. 2 Camas in three-set loss
There was no hesitation. There was no intimidation. And there was definitely no fear. The West Linn volleyball team left it all on the court on Monday, Oct. 7, pushing Washington power Camas to the end in a thrilling 26-24, 30-28, 25-18 loss at West Linn High School. ...
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