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Over a third of K-12 students in Oregon miss more than 10% of school days
10% is the threshold at which students are defined as “chronically absent.” A new report showed one bright spot: Kindergarten absenteeism had improved.
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3mDía de Muertos event celebrates culture, gives time for remembrance
The family-friendly cultural event featured mariachi music, face painting and candy skull decorations. An ofrenda, or altar, decorated in remembrance of the dead remains open for viewing through Monday, Nov. 9, in Springfield.
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6mThe Sunday Duck Report: The Lanning Method (results may vary)
Oregon has discovered a remarkable three-week treatment for football misery. Side effects include confidence, fake punts and a 41-28 win at Ohio State.
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2m911 outage affects Eugene, Springfield emergency services
Eugene residents with a police or fire / medical emergency should text 911 rather than call after a dispatch center phone line outage was announced at about 6:45 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 8.
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3m911 outage affects Eugene, Springfield and county emergency services
Eugene residents with a police or fire / medical emergency should text 911 rather than call after a dispatch center phone line outage was announced at about 6:45 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 8.
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13mLane County commissioners face decision with McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center
McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center wants nonprofit status and the county’s blessings so it can save money through tax-exempt bonds to restructure companywide debt. The deal also would help pay for a proposed emergency department in west Eugene, proponents say. For now, Lane County commissioners are pressing for more information before making a decision.