AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCommunity & Culture: Stereo Planet is reopening in downtown Bend for First Friday (June 5), with live listening sessions and a more immersive, community-first approach to music. Local Justice: The Oregon Parole Board denied release for Adam Thomas, the last of the “Redmond 5,” saying he hasn’t fully come to terms with his role in the 2001 killing. Youth & Community Building: Rogue Valley Mentoring hosted the first Youth Voice Rising Summit in Medford, with students sharing experiences tied to homelessness, immigration, and mental health. Civic Life: Keizer is unveiling a new Claggett Creek boardwalk trail Monday, built to support wetlands, wildlife habitat, and quieter outdoor education. Sports (Oregon): Ethan Dobbins won the 4A high jump at state; Eugene-area track headlines also highlighted local standouts at Hayward Field. Policy & Debate: Oregon’s IP 28/PEACE Act push would ban hunting, fishing, and livestock farming, drawing sharp backlash from hunters and ranchers. Arts Education: A new report argues art schools are disappearing as education gets run more like a business than a public good. Media: KLCC won two regional Edward R. Murrow Awards, including Overall Excellence.
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