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Preschool for All Growth Outpaces Enrollment Projections
Mid-year enrollment to allow greater flexibility for providers, families.
Wyden is part of a Democratic effort to focus the nation’s attention on the stories of women who have faced horrible realities since some states tightened a patchwork of abortion laws.
Governor Kotek Uses New Land Use Law to Propose Rural Land for Semiconductor Facility
Oregon is competing against other states to host multibillion-dollar microchip factories. A 2023 state law created an exemption to the state's hallmark land use policy aimed at preventing urban sprawl and protecting nature and agriculture.
Accusations of Dishonesty Fly in Debate Between Washington Gubernatorial Hopefuls
Washington state’s longtime top prosecutor and a former sheriff known for his work hunting down a notorious serial killer have traded accusations of lying to voters during their gubernatorial debate. It is the first time in more than a decade that the Democratic stronghold state has had an open race for its top job, with Gov. Jay Inslee not seeking reelection.
Celebrate Portland Arbor Day at Glenfair Park
Portland Parks & Recreation’s Urban Forestry team presents Portland Arbor Day 2024, Saturday, Oct. 12, 10 a.m. - 2...
Dr. Pauli Murray’s Childhood Home Opens as Center to Honor Activist’s Inspiring Work
Dr. Pauli Murray was an attorney, activist, and pioneer in the LGBTQ+ community. An extraordinary scholar, much of Murray’s...
Inspired by the world of football, Julian V.L. Gaines has created a one-of-a-kind piece that will be on display at Miami Art Week. ...
University of Portland Ranked #1 Private School in the West by U.S. News & World Report
UP ranks as a top institution among ‘Best Regional Universities – West’ for the sixth consecutive year ...
Founder of Portland Diamond Project said signing the letter of intent is more than just a land purchase, it’s a chance to transform...
Tennessee football's 10% talent fee opens discussion of how many schools and sports will follow
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The quiet part about the evolving landscape of name, image and likeness compensation in college athletics was bound to be said out loud, and it wasn’t that shocking when Tennessee’s athletic department stepped forward, cleared its collective throat and stated the...
Pac-12 files a federal lawsuit against Mountain West over million in 'poaching' penalties
The Pac-12 is suing the Mountain West over what it calls an unlawful and unenforceable “poaching penalty” that would cost the rebuilding conference more than million for adding Boise State, Fresno State, Colorado State and San Diego State, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday in federal...
No. 7 Mizzou overcomes mistakes once again, escapes with a 30-27 double-OT win over Vandy
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — There are two very different ways to look at seventh-ranked Missouri's last two wins, a pair of come-from-behind affairs against Boston College and a double-overtime 30-27 victory over Vanderbilt in its SEC opener on Saturday night. The Tigers were good enough...
Blake Craig overcomes 3 FG misses, hits in 2OT to deliver No. 7 Missouri 30-27 win over Vanderbilt
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Blake Craig made up for three missed field goals in regulation by hitting from 37 yards in the second overtime, and Vanderbilt kicker Brock Taylor missed a 31-yarder to keep the game going to allow No. 7 Missouri to escape with a 30-27 win in double-overtime Saturday night. ...
This month, Albina Head Start filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to defend itself against a misapplied rule that could force the program – and all the children it serves – to lose federal funding. ...
DOJ and State Attorneys General File Joint Consumer Lawsuit
In August, the Department of Justice and eight state Attorneys Generals filed a lawsuit charging RealPage Inc., a commercial revenue management software firm with providing apartment managers with illegal price fixing software data that violates...
As consumers struggle to cope with mounting debt, a new economic report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York includes an unprecedented glimmer of hope. Although debt for mortgages, credit cards, auto loans and more increased by billions of...
California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes bill to help Black families reclaim taken land
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill Wednesday that would have helped Black families reclaim or be compensated for property that was unjustly taken by the government. The bill would have created a process for families to file a claim with the state if...
California governor vetoes bill to help Black families reclaim land seized by the government
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California governor vetoes bill to help Black families reclaim land seized by the government....
Former Houston officer convicted of murder in deaths of couple during drug raid
HOUSTON (AP) — A former Houston police officer was convicted Wednesday of murder in the deaths of a couple during a 2019 drug raid that revealed systemic corruption problems within the police department’s narcotics unit. A jury found Gerald Goines guilty of two counts of murder in...
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Sept. 29-Oct. 5
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Sept. 29-Oct. 5: Sept. 29: Filmmaker Robert Benton (“Kramer vs. Kramer”) is 92. Actor Ian McShane (“John Wick,” “Deadwood”) is 82. Jazz violinist Jean-Luc Ponty is 82. TV theme composer Mike Post is 80. Actor Patricia Hodge is 78....
'A star is born': Actor Maisy Stella breaks through in 'My Old Ass'
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — "Who’s that girl?” was a common refrain from Sundance Film Festival goers walking out of “ My Old Ass ” in January. The comedic and heartfelt coming of-age-film, in which a small town 18-year-old eager to leave for college is suddenly in conversation...
Zachary Quinto steps into some giant-sized doctor's shoes in NBC's 'Brilliant Minds'
NEW YORK (AP) — There's a great moment in the first episode of the new NBC medical drama “Brilliant Minds” when it becomes very clear that we're not dealing with a typical TV doctor. Zachary Quinto is behind the wheel of a car barreling down a New York City parkway, packed with...
Georgia's anti-LGBTQ+ measures raise fears of hate crimes in the conservative South Caucasus nation
TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Dozens of Georgians stood in tearful silence in a central square near parliament last...
Israel tells its troops to prepare for a possible ground operation in Lebanon
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel is preparing for a possible ground operation in Lebanon, its army chief said...
What to know from the UN: Ukraine doesn't want the world to forget, and attention turns to Lebanon
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Sometimes the issues brought forward at the United Nations signature annual meeting may...
Trump says Ukraine is 'demolished' and dismisses its defense against Russia's invasion
Former President Donald Trump described Ukraine in bleak and mournful terms Wednesday, referring to its people as...
What to know from the UN: Ukraine doesn't want the world to forget, and attention turns to Lebanon
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Sometimes the issues brought forward at the United Nations signature annual meeting may...
Bahamas seeks help to pay off debt brought by huge storms, result of climate change
NEW YORK (AP) — The Bahamas is stuck in a financial pickle, much of it because of the whims of climate change,...
Information, resources and links to help you, your family and our community survive any disaster. Advice and information about emergency preparedness from city, county, regional and national leaders.
The meeting "Emergency Planning for Special Needs Communities," will be held Nov. 4, 2010 at Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital in Newport, Oregon. Everyone involved in emergency management or response – is invited to attend.
