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Oregon wants to stop using school funds to clean up neglected boats
There are hundreds of abandoned and neglected boats on Oregon's waterways. The state has spent millions of dollars from Common School Fund to clean up these hazardous vessels, but state officials want that to stop.

Latino Network raising $18M for new Gresham community center
Latino Network plans to build a new community center in Gresham, providing family and educational services to the Latinx community in east Multnomah County.

As Oregon gets influx of pandemic relief funds, advocates say reading training for teachers a smart investment
Educators, advocates and a state lawmaker say phonics-based reading teacher training could help Oregon children. Federal pandemic relief money could pay for it.
Two years in, Oregon school districts have yet to spend majority of federal pandemic funds
School districts around Oregon have received three rounds of federal funding since March 2020.

With millions in federal dollars, Oregon schools plan to address unfinished learning
Schools have to spend at least 20% of one-time federal pandemic funds on addressing learning loss to overcome two years of disrupted schooling. The key is making the most of it.

Gov. Kate Brown wants to delay voter-approved addiction treatment funding
The governor says she does not want to siphon money for treatment away from other priorities.
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Trump Administration Accused Of Ignoring Public Input Through Its Revamp Of Lands Councils
The changes to the rural advisory councils in Oregon and other western states are part of a shift in public lands philosophy and policy by the Trump administration.

Is Portland Arts Funding Out Of The Woods?
The recession hit the Portland art scene hard. How are arts organizations doing now?