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Oregon students make small gains but still lag pre-pandemic proficiency in key subjects
Oregon students have made small gains in key subjects over the last year but are still lagging behind the proficiency levels of their peers before the pandemic. The latest results from statewide assessment tests in English language arts, math and...
Oregon complies with Big Beautiful Bill food assistance changes as governor calls them ‘simply wrong’
Oregon announced that it is tightening eligibility requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as food stamps, starting this month. The changes bring the state into compliance with H.R.1, the Republican tax and...

Oregon education officials highlight gains while addressing persistent academic challenges
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — There have been some encouraging signs in Oregon's statewide student testing, but also some red flags. Oregon students are showing signs of improvement in the classroom but are still below pre-pandemic scores. Each year,...
Oregon National Guard deployment to Portland could cost…
The Trump administration directive deploying the Oregon National Guard to Portland for 60 days could cost taxpayers up to $10 million. Gov. Tina Kotek announced the updated figures Oct. 1. The Oregon Military Department estimated on Sept. 30 that...

New Oregon K-12 student test scores show mix of progress and challenges; local school districts weigh in
(Statements from Bend-La Pine, Jefferson County schools) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) - The Oregon Department of Education released Thursday the 2024-25 Oregon Statewide Assessment System scores, saying the numbers showed "some areas of progress in student...

Father of Oregon defensive end shares impact of Ducks…
Oregon is implementing new federal rules for the SNAP food assistance program, which will reduce or cut benefits for many residents. The changes will primarily affect households receiving utility assistance, able-bodied adults without dependents,...

Judge recuses himself from hearing Oregon's lawsuit against Trump over National Guard mobilization
Judge Michael Simon is the husband of Democratic Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici. The case was reassigned to Judge Karin Immergut, a Trump appointee. SALEM, Ore. — After a request from the Trump administration, the original federal judge assigned...

Pope Leo XIV raises pro-LGBT UK archbishop to key Vatican roles
News Abp. Bernard Longley, tied to the controversial Soho LGBT Masses and synodal LGBT outreach, has been granted a third Vatican role under the new Pope’s agenda. (LifeSiteNews) — Pope Leo XIV has promoted a bishop who has supported LGBT...

Test scores are out for Oregon schools: 4 takeaways on how students are doing
It’s that time again: the results of Oregon’s state tests in English, math, and science are out. And for the first time since the pandemic, things are looking up. Each spring, Oregon tests students in three subjects from elementary to high school....

Trump Deploys National Guard to Oregon
President Donald Trump has ordered 200 Oregon National Guard troops into federal service to secure immigration facilities and restore order in Portland. The troops are activated under Title 10 authority, giving them direct federal command....

Portland Public Schools, Oregon Show Gains on Statewide Tests, But Scores Still Trail Pre-Pandemic Levels
PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon’s latest statewide assessment results show signs of progress in student performance, with both Portland Public Schools and the state overall reporting increases in English language arts and math. Still, overall achievement...
Judge recuses himself from Oregon National Guard case
By Dietrich Knauth (Reuters) -An Oregon federal judge on Thursday recused himself from a court battle over President Donald Trump’s decision to send National Guard troops to police Portland, after the Trump administration raised concerns about...

Michigan educators express frustration as state budget talks continue
Michigan lawmakers bought themselves more time by passing a continuation budget on Wednesday, but the ongoing delay has frustrated school officials and education advocates. "What is right for kids is getting the budget done on time, and hopefully...

Judge recuses himself in Oregon National Guard case after DOJ points to wife’s comments
A federal judge recused himself from Oregon’s lawsuit over the Trump administration’s deployment of the National Guard to the state on Thursday after the Justice Department requested that he do so over public comments from his wife, Rep. Suzanne...

More Oregon students proficient in English, math, but just barely
Standardized test results in Oregon reveal students, while making some gains, are still far below pre-pandemic performance. State officials have theories, but don't definitively know why students haven't been able to make up the difference. The...

OPINION: Improve education outcomes by removing barriers
Published 2:56 pm Thursday, October 2, 2025 The National Association of Education Progress annually releases a representative study of students’ academic performance. Known as “the Nation’s Report Card,” NAEP scores are an indicator of how much...

State Rep. Lucetta Elmer elected Oregon House Republican Caucus leader
Rep. Elmer was elected to serve as deputy leader in 2024 and serves as vice chair on the Committee on Labor and Workforce Development. SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon State House Republican Caucus elected Rep. Lucetta Elmer to serve as their new leader...

Illegal immigrant pleads guilty to throwing Molotov cocktail at police during anti-ICE riots
On Wednesday, Mexican national Emiliano Garduno Galvez, 23, pleaded guilty to possessing an unregistered destructive device as well as civil disorder. He faces up to 15 years in prison. According to an agreement signed by Galvez, viewed by the Los...
Judge overseeing Oregon National Guard case recuses over marriage to Democratic lawmaker
The federal judge assigned to the case challenging President Trump’s National Guard deployment in Portland, Ore., recused himself on Thursday, hours after the Justice Department raised concerns about his marriage to a Democratic lawmaker who...

Oregon Arts Commission Awards $310,000 in arts learning grants to 31 organizations statewide
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The High Desert Museum just received a 10 thousand dollar grant to boost art education for grades K-12. The grant will go towards supporting the kids curate program--which will partner with La Pine Elementary School to...