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Oregon college launches remote program to address shortage of school psychologists in rural communities
Portland based higher education institution Lewis & Clark will launch a hybrid option within its school psychology program this fall aimed at training rural Oregonians to work as mental health professionals in their local schools. The private liberal arts college currently offers one of two graduate programs for school psychology...
Oregonians should be aware of power companies’ potential safety measures
The Public Safety Power Shutoff is a little-used method meant to keep electrical equipment from sparking a wildfire, but it’s one Oregonians should prepare for. Pacific Power spokesperson Simon Gutierrez said such shutoffs are rare, and the company has only implemented it once in Oregon, in 2022. Utilities have to weigh the risks of cutting power for vital services such as communication and fueling, with the possible risks to lives and structures from a wildfire.
17 deaths in Oregon now considered heat-related
At least one more person has died in Oregon’s July heat wave, bringing the number of suspected heat-related deaths to 17 across seven counties, public health officials said Monday. The latest reported death was that of an 81-year-old man who died in Sherwood on Saturday, according to Washington County’s...
Feds award $1.5 billion toward replacement Interstate 5 bridge
Federal transportation officials on Friday awarded $1.5 billion toward a replacement for the Interstate 5 bridge across the Columbia River. The grant, awarded from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s fund for major bridge projects, brings the total federal allocation to $2.1 billion, and could put the project within reach of its expected price tag — if bridge crossings are tolled to cover the remaining cost. Oregon and Washington have each pledged $1 billion in state funds.
BeaverBlitz's 2024 Preseason Top 25 Players: No. 4 OL Van Wells
We continue our countdown of Oregon State’s top players with Van Wells. The first season of the Trent Bray era at Oregon State will bring a new-look team onto the field, as OSU has seen 19 of their starters from the 2023 season depart via the transfer portal or graduation.
Philomath’s Next Steps preschool to go ‘full tilt’ in 2024-25
A preschool program in the Philomath School District will be fully funded for 2024-25, Superintendent of Schools Susan Halliday announced last week during a Philomath School Board meeting. Next Steps Kindergarten Readiness, which is coordinated by Strengthening Rural Families, is available to children born between Sept. 1, 2019 and Aug....
Gutierrez, Weir Sign for '25 Season
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Head coach Laura Berg and the Oregon State softball program has added a pair of student-athletes ahead of the 2025 season: Sam Gutierrez and Maddy Weir. San Diego, Calif. (Eastern New Mexico/Newman (Kan.)) Making the move from a pair of Division II institutions – Eastern New...
Wildfire preparedness event set for July 23 in Philomath
Philomath Fire and Rescue invites the community to a wildfire preparedness community event at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Philomath City Park. The event, which will last approximately one hour, will include information on how residents can prepare themselves, protect property and how to respond to emerging incidents. Organizers will also set aside time for those in attendance to ask questions.
Elijah Hainline drafted by Dodgers
The Beavers infield has another prospect headed to the pros as shortstop Elijah Hainline was picked by the Los Angeles Dodgers with pick number 220 in the 7th round. A product of Spokane (WA), Hainline spent his first two seasons at nearby Washington State. Hainline started as a true freshman and batted .228, hitting seven doubles with a homer and 21 RBI.
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