OREGON CITY, Oregon, Dec. 14 -- Clackamas Community College issued the following news: Thanks to a U.S. Department of Labor grant, Clackamas Community College is offering funding for students in renewable energy and industrial maintenance technology through the college's Renew-It Program. This innovative program provides unemployed and underemployed adults with the opportunity to gain academic and career skills in the high-demand fields of renewable energy and industrial maintenance technology.  more

OREGON CITY, Oregon, Dec. 15 -- Clackamas Community College issued the following news: The Clackamas Community College Board of Education will be holding a regular meeting on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 located in Roger Rook Hall, RR 111 A&B (on the Oregon City campus), beginning at 7:00 PM. There will be an Executive Session held in Roger Rook Hall, RR 112, beginning at 5:15 PM and a Work Session in RR 111 A & B beginning at 6:15 PM. This is an in-person meeting, if you would like to watch v  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2023: So much for "moderation"... Lori Chavez-DeRemer caved to MAGA extremists today and voted to continue playing political games, this time in the form of an illegitimate impeachment inquiry. Despite months of goose-chasing, they have yet to produce a single scrap of evidence. Working families in Oregon aren't interested in a sham impeachment and playing politics at the behest  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2023: Today, working families in Oregon are reading about issues like water access and wildfires. What's Lori Chavez-DeRemer focused on today? [View photo in the link at bottom.] Chavez-DeRemer is wildly out of touch with her community. DCCC Spokesperson Dan Gottlieb: "If Lori Chavez-DeRemer took a single look at her local paper, she would know that families aren't intereste  more

LA GRANDE, Oregon, Dec. 14 -- Eastern Oregon University issued the following news: The Grand Staircase project at Eastern Oregon University continues to make progress over the winter, with plans in place for completion by the fall of 2024. Work on removing the Grand Staircase structure is anticipated to resume early next year with a new archaeological team on-site Jan 3-19, 2024. EOU is working through the contracting process to secure Eastern Washington University Archaeological and Historic  more

SALEM, Oregon, Dec. 16 -- Williamette University issued the following news: By Sarah Bello For three academic years, Cecilia "Cissy" Lee JD'86 traveled to Salem from Reno, Nevada, once a week for thirteen weeks, teaching a class as an adjunct professor in Bankruptcy Law. Having always wanted the opportunity to teach, she couldn't turn then-Dean Curtis Bridgeman down when a professor was needed. In the meantime, she continued running a firm and practicing as an attorney full-time. "I was bi  more

BOISE, Idaho, Dec. 16 -- Gov. Brad Little, R-Idaho, issued the following commentary on Dec. 15, 2023, with Lt. Gov. Scott Bedke, R-Idaho: * * * OPINION: Ditch the secret backroom dam breaching deals. Let's focus on common ground. By Governor Brad Little and Lt. Governor Scott Bedke "The recent agreement between the Biden Administration and the states of Washington and Oregon and the tribes on dam breaching represents a missed opportunity. "Instead of working together to find common ground,   more

EUGENE, Oregon, Dec. 14 -- Lane Community College issued the following news release: At its meeting on December 6, 2023, the Lane Community College (LCC) Board of Education unanimously passed Resolution 691, calling for the Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) to revise Oregon Opportunity Grant (OOG) award amounts and related policies to ensure fair and equitable support for community college students. The resolution addresses recent changes by the HECC in calculating OOG awards, wh  more

EUGENE, Oregon, Dec. 14 -- Lane Community College issued the following news release: The Lane Community College Board of Education will meet for a work session on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the LCC boardroom, building 3, 4000 E. 30th Ave, Eugene. The meeting will be accessible via Lane's event streaming page (https://www.lanecc.edu/community/events/live-college-events). Agenda items include: * Bi-Annual Budget Forecast * Titan Court * Board Retreat Discussion * Culinary   more

EUGENE, Oregon, Dec. 16 -- Lane Community College issued the following news release: The Lane Community College Board of Education will meet for a work session on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the LCC boardroom, building 3, 4000 E. 30th Ave, Eugene. The meeting will be accessible via Lane's event streaming page (https://www.lanecc.edu/community/events/live-college-events). Agenda items include: * Bi-Annual Budget Forecast * Titan Court * Board Retreat Discussion * Culinary   more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Dec. 12 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: The Badger volleyball team continued its December hot streak last weekend, defeating Penn State on Thursday and Oregon on Friday by identical 3-1 scores. Next, the Badgers head to Tampa to take on Texas in a national semifinal at 8:30 p.m. central time Thursday, with Nebraska facing Pittsburgh in the other semifinal. The national championship match will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, and wil  more

SALEM, Oregon, Dec. 16 -- Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum issued the following statement on Dec. 15, 2023: * * * Only 18 months after its bombshell ruling in Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health Organization, overturning the US Constitutional right to an abortion, the U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear yet another case that could have a major impact on Americans' reproductive freedom. The case is an appeal from the ruling of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in the Texas case, FDA v. All  more

SALEM, Oregon, Dec. 16 -- The Oregon Department of Education issued the following news release: The Oregon Department of Education Child Nutrition Programs (ODE CNP) published newly updated lists of Pricing and Non-Pricing Sponsors that participate in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). The CACFP, funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides nutritious meals to infants, children, and adults. * * * Pricing Programs: Under the CACFP, centers that charge for meals ar  more

SALEM, Oregon, Dec. 13 -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following news: Today, Governor Tina Kotek issued an update on the ongoing state response to the flooding and landslides in Tillamook County following torrential rains last week. "As last week's flooding began, I reached out directly to elected leadership in Tillamook County to offer any support the State can provide," Governor Kotek said. "Oregon's State Resilience Officer is working closely with the Oregon Department of Emergenc  more

SALEM, Oregon, Dec. 16 -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following news on Dec. 15, 2023: Yesterday, Governor Tina Kotek and First Lady Aimee Kotek Wilson visited Lane County to mark the 36th and final stop of the Governor's One Oregon Listening Tour. The Governor and First Lady met with Oregonians in Veneta, Cottage Grove, Leaburg, Springfield, and Eugene. "Every Oregon county has a diverse mix of communities, and Lane County is no exception," Governor Kotek said. "I was energized to s  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Dec. 12 -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following news on Dec. 11, 2023: Today, Governor Tina Kotek and Co-Chair Dan McMillan, president and CEO of The Standard, released a set of 10 priority recommendations from the Portland Central City Task Force (PCCTF) to be carried out in early 2024, as well as a long term strategic vision for economic prosperity for the region and, by extension, the entire state. Click here to view the PCCTF recommendations in detail. "Confron  more

SPRINGFIELD, Oregon, Dec. 14 -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following news: Today, the Biden Administration announced its commitment to partner with Six Sovereigns* on actions that address the urgency of the salmon, climate, and Tribal justice crises facing the Columbia River Basin. "The Pacific Northwest's iconic salmon and steelhead are essential to our ecological and economic wealth, and a sacred part of tribal ceremonial, spiritual, and subsistence practices since time immemorial  more

SALEM, Oregon, Dec. 15 (TNSres) -- The Oregon Transportation Commission issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2023: The Oregon Transportation Commission met Tuesday, Dec. 12 for a meeting to discuss the Oregon Toll Program and ODOT's Strategic Action Plan. The commission decided to advance key elements of the low-income toll program and a report requested by Gov. Tina Kotek. Watch a recording of the meeting here (https://www.youtube.com/live/m6e8MpyR7k0?si=p7QrHpYwF1bOeK4h). * * * Low  more

ROSEBURG, Oregon, Dec. 16 -- Umpqua Community College issued the following news: Highschool students from across Douglas County gathered for a full day of sampling a variety of careers in healthcare, in Jacoby Auditorium, Health Nursing and Science Center (HNSC), and the Tech Center, EMS program area. The day opened with a welcome message from Dr. Rachel Pokrandt, UCC president, and featured an inspirational keynote speaker, Christin Rutledge, Director Area Health Education Center Southwest fro  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- Lewis and Clark College issued the following news: * * * As the calendar year draws to a close, we've compiled a sampling of top stories from the undergraduate college, the graduate school, and the law school. * * * Check out some of Lewis & Clark's top stories from 2023. From the completion of L&C's historic fundraising campaign to revitalized facilities and programs, we've had a year of collaboration, success, and impact. Institutional Lewis & Clark   more

OREGON CITY, Oregon, Dec. 15 -- Clackamas Community College issued the following news: The Clackamas Community College Environmental Learning Center (ELC) is continuing its monthly Stewardship Saturdays, a series of volunteer events aimed at enhancing wildlife habitat and fostering community engagement. The ELC invites nature enthusiasts, students, families and all members of the community to join these rewarding onsite volunteer opportunities and help make a positive impact on the environment.  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Dec. 16 -- Western Seminary issued the following news release: Ron Marrs, PhD, professor of youth and pastoral ministry, is retiring from his full-time position at the end of December. Though he is leaving his official role as a core faculty member, he will continue his ministry of equipping the next generation of church leaders. "I hope to spend some time in a ministry endeavor to help pastoral leaders, in addition to remaining at Western as an adjunct professor," Marrs says  more

SALEM, Oregon, Dec. 13 -- Williamette University issued the following news: By Sarah Bello In August 2001, Professor Steven Green found himself at a crossroads. For 10 years, he had been working as the legal director and special counsel for Americans United for Separation of Church and State. He often worked until 9 or 10 at night. He saw many colleagues close to his age who would be exhausted before they retired. If he was going to make a career transition, he wanted to do it while he was s  more

SALEM, Oregon, Dec. 8 -- Williamette University issued the following news: By Sarah Bello In August 2001, Professor Steven Green found himself at a crossroads. For 10 years, he had been working as the legal director and special counsel for Americans United for Separation of Church and State. He often worked until 9 or 10 at night. He saw many colleagues close to his age who would be exhausted before they retired. If he was going to make a career transition, he wanted to do it while he was st  more