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1mHow do we restore confidence in Oregon's public schools? | Letter to the editor
I agree with much of Joshua Purvis’s comments in his Lookout Eugene-Springfield column about public school accountability. I would also like to see the comparative statistics about class size between the higher rated school systems and Oregon’s. When our son began kindergarten in Eugene School District 4J, there were 10 students in his half-day class […]
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7mHigher education and the long shadow of Oregon Ballot Measure 5
One tuition increase did not fundamentally change the system. Neither did the next. But over time, the cumulative effect has been profound. Public higher education slowly evolved from a broadly funded public good into something increasingly financed by students.
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8mYou can get it to-go at this Turkish food truck — but you’d miss a lot of the fun
So belly up at Phat Turk in Cottage Grove and chat with the chef while you watch him cook. Then linger while you try the kebabs, a medley of dips and many other dishes that happen to be vegetarian. Bread is the main utensil for all.
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7mAfter voters deny ODOT more money, governor’s workgroup focuses on PR
At the second meeting of Gov. Kotek’s Transportation Vision Workgroup, members spent hours discussing how to change public perception of ODOT.
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9mCharitable giving under the new tax law: Why planning matters more than ever
For many business owners and families, charitable giving is an important part of supporting the causes and organizations that matter most to them. Following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act last year, however, many taxpayers are now reconsidering how charitable contributions fit into their broader tax planning strategy. While the new law […]