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Oregon school districts to receive back pay from state after funding mistake
The mistake has to do with the Secure Rural Schools Act, a program operated by the Forest Service that provides financial support for rural county services like schools. The problem was the federal act conflicted with Oregon state statutes. As a result, many school districts in Oregon received less overall state funding than they should have.
Law school grads could earn license through work rather than bar exam in some states
PORTLAND, Ore. — Before Bailey McQueeny-Rose attended law school at the University of Oregon, she worked in reproductive health care, first as a medical assistant and then as a trainer, teaching others to do the same job. The work opened her eyes to how access to health care differed based on the laws in the […]
Federal Judge Seeks Perspective of 5,000 Oregon Foster Children as Oregon Moves toward Reforms
Children who spent time in Oregon’s foster care system have a chance to talk about their experiences with a federal judge who is finalizing a historical settlement in a class-action lawsuit. Get involved. How to provide feedback:. First, current and former foster children must mail a letter to U.S....
Yamhill-Carlton HS trap shooting team claims nation's top prize
YAMHILL, Ore. (KPTV) - In this High School Spotlight, FOX 12 highlights a group of sharp-shooters from Yamhill-Carlton High School who recently returned home with some hard-earned hardware. Small town, big shots; meet the Yamhill-Carlton trap shooting team. “It’s been a great escape and distraction from any chaos of life,”...
Oregon Ducks Recruiting: 2025 Football, Baseball Star Sets Commitment Date
The 2025 five-star safety Jonah Williams will announce his college commitment on August 24. He is choosing between the Oregon Ducks, USC, Texas A&M, LSU and Miami. Williams does it all as he also plays baseball as a left-handed pitcher.
You'll never guess how old this Springfield, Oregon poker player is
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — Springfield resident Elsie Bergold celebrated her 105th birthday in style. Bergold has a reputation in town for being a shark when playing poker, her favorite game. "She takes our money a lot," says Jim Bevan, a fellow poker player. "If there's an ace on the board,...
Columbia County resident competing to be “fittest in the world”
It takes a lot of hard work to reach the top, and Carleen Mathews knows that better than anyone, as she is about to compete in the Masters division of the 2024 CrossFit Games. Mathews owns and operates CrossFit St. Helens on S. First Street and will compete for the prize of being the fittest 40-44-year-old in the world from Aug. 29 to Sept. 1 in Birmingham, AL. “When I...
Prepare for good eats, vibrant community at Hillsboro's Farm Fresh Uncorked
Celebrating a decade of its popular Farm Fresh events, the Washington County Chamber of Commerce is doubling down with a new experience this summer: Farm Fresh Uncorked. The celebration is set for 1 to 6 p.m. Aug. 24 at the picturesque Marion Acres and Helvetia Farm Market, both located at 23137 N.W. West Union Road in Hillsboro. The event also marks the continuation of the chamber’s partnership with Kaiser Permanente as title sponsor. ...
At 610 Sherman St., a new chapter begins
Four years after the City of Albany condemned a house at 610 Sherman St. and then had it demolished, the still vacant lot has new owners and is being prepared for construction. The lot is across Sherman Street from Hackleman Park. A bike ride took me past the address Saturday....
Benton County Fair and Rodeo gallops into Corvallis
The Benton County Fair will be held July 31 through August 3 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at the Benton County Fairgrounds. The event will offer many different activities for attendees such as shopping, live shows and carnival rides. The carnival rides will have tickets for 50 cents. Attendees...
USA Prime Baseball establishes Oregon affiliate in Salem
USA Prime Baseball has arrived to the state of Oregon. The national youth baseball organization, founded in 2017, has a plethora of elite national travel baseball teams that participate across multiple age levels. The organization's latest addition to the travel baseball circuit is in the capital, dubbed USA Prime Willamette Valley. Players who compete for the Salem-based team will be eligible to tryout for USA Prime's regional and national teams....
Dillon Gabriel confirms he spoke to Ohio State during recruitment, explains why he chose Oregon
Dillon Gabriel spoke about his recruiting process while meeting with reporters at Big Ten Media Days on Thursday. The former Oklahoma quarterback confirmed Ohio State was one of the other programs he spoke to while he was in the portal. After a relatively short process, Gabriel ended up committing to Oregon last December following a visit to Eugene.
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