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4J administrators share new state-mandated ‘growth targets,’ continued budget concerns
The district is entering the year with a $16.4 million structural deficit, unknown state funding levels for next fiscal year, a looming increase of pension costs and teachers union bargaining later…
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3mRain takes 'edge off fire danger,' but season isn't over
After a couple of rainy days swept through western Oregon, the Northwest Interagency Coordination Center canceled its regional Fuels and Fire Behavior Advisory on Thursday, Sept. 3, a sign that the risk for extreme wildfires has lowered, at least for now.
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5mLCC board mulls response to Douglas County's opposition to sanctuary policies
Lane Community College’s taxing district extends into a small part of Douglas County, where commissioners recently said they did not want to be a sanctuary county. LCC trustees are concerned about the potential impact on students and staffers.
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7mStudy: Oil lobby tanks climate Superfund bills in Oregon, despite public support
Brown University researchers found that a small amount of testimony from fossil fuel lobbyists and allies was decisive in beating back proposals that would require climate polluters to pay for climate-related problems.
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8mFormer 4J psychologist gets 6 years in prison for helping sell drugs online
A judge denied a request for a lower sentence for Jennifer Blake. Her defense attorney said Blake “felt crushed under the pressure of financial ruin and medical debt.” Many former 4J co-workers wrote letters in her support.
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3mExpect busy highways, and record gas prices, this Labor Day weekend, AAA says
Thursday, Friday and Monday are expected to be the busiest travel days.