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Yamhill County commissioner race will likely continue to the fall
Barring a last-minute influx of votes tabulated for either candidate, the race for Position 2 on the Yamhill County Board of Commissioners appears headed for a runoff. Updated results, released by the county clerk’s office late Wednesday afternoon, May 29, show that although challenger David “Bubba” King outdistanced incumbent Lindsay Berschauer by more than 1,245 votes, he did not reach the 50% threshold for winning the contest outright. Of the...
Oregon State Fair tickets are discounted 60% for 24 hours
The Oregon State Fair is offering a 24-hour ticket sale, with tickets priced at $3.99 each. The sale runs until 10 a.m. Friday. People can purchase up to 10 tickets at the sale price by visiting https://oregonstatefair.org/sunny-flash-sale/. Regular fair admission for adults is $10. Fair representatives are promoting the discount...
Family of 83-year-old woman found dead after wandering from care home pleads for more oversight, accountability
SALEM, Ore. — The family of Ki Soon Hyun spoke to lawmakers in Salem, pleading for more oversight and accountability for long-term care facilities across the state on Wednesday morning. Their testimony comes six months after their 83-year-old mother was found dead, after wandering away from a memory care facility in Sandy.
Three NHS seniors earn coveted spots at military academies
It’s difficult to get admitted into a United States military academy, an educational institution that prepares soldiers, airmen, sailors and Marines to become commissioned officers. For a sense of how hard it is, consider this: U.S. News and World Reports magazine estimates the acceptance rate for the Naval Academy at 11%, the same as the exclusive University of California at Berkley, and the Air Force Academy at 13%, the same as Notre Dame University. ...
Oregon State Hospital receives feds’ ‘statement of deficiencies,’ set to submit plan to address issues
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The Oregon State Hospital said Thursday it has received a statement of deficiencies from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services following an April survey related to a patient death shortly after arrival. The deficiencies identified in the report cite the hospital’s medical emergency response procedures,...
Some Oregon primaries deliver a message: Ease up on the ideology
Oregon’s highest-profile primary elections did not appear to carry strong messages: Voters sporadically showed what they wanted or didn’t. But there were exceptions. Two examples in particular, both on the county level in Multnomah and Yamhill counties, were notably clear in demanding a change of direction from what had been endorsed before. The message in […] The post Some Oregon primaries deliver a message: Ease up on the ideology appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
Thousands of nurses at 6 Providence hospitals in Oregon vote to strike
PORTLAND, Oregon — Nurses at six Providence hospitals have given negotiators the power to authorize a 10-day strike notice if discussions on a new contract with the health care provider fall apart. Thousands of nurses at Providence's St. Vincent, Newberg, Hood River, Medford, Willamette Falls and Milwaukie hospitals are...
Weekend things to do: Superhero Run, Turner Celebration
The first weekend in June kicks off with the Turner Celebration on Saturday and the CASA of Marion County Superhero Run on Sunday. More events are listed online at statesmanjournal.com/things-to-do/events/. Turner Celebration. The City of Turner's annual celebration will start at 10 a.m. at Burkland Park at 7755 2nd St....
Grant boosts Hubbard bistro sustainability program
Le Petit Bistro in Hubbard has been awarded a $9,950 grant from Marion County Environmental Services to support its sustainability program in 2024. When it opened in 2021, Le Petit launched a reusable to-go container program for both food and drink to reduce waste. This year bistro owners plan to use grant funds to increase awareness of the program and specifically target the Latino market. Co-owner Ann Shultz said Le...
Bend's Levy looking at impact of cell phone distractions in classroom
The use of personal devices in the classroom has become a topic of concern for educators and legislators in Oregon. Rep. Emerson Levy, D-Bend, addressed a House Committee on Education in Salem on Thursday to discuss the potential impacts of cell phones on student learning. Bend's Levy looking at impact...
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