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From Ontario to Hood River, a mission to support Oregon’s community college students
Clackamas Community College President Tim Cook ran nearly 1,500 miles to all 17 state community colleges in 52 days, raising over $130,000 for students in financial need.

Oregon could lose $87M in federal support for rooftop solar
The Trump administration announced Thursday that it's rescinding grants that would have funded solar adoption for low-income and rural Oregonians.
Education
Teachers in Washington, Oregon brace themselves through federal funding whiplash
In the last month, the Trump administration withheld Congressionally approved federal education grants, released a small portion, then released all of the money after all.

Oregon AmeriCorps members reflect on a chaotic term and possible end of program
From food banks to disaster planning, Oregon small towns relied on national service members—until the federal funding vanished overnight.
Oregon counties lose transit options as federal funding remains uncertain
Oregon transit agencies have announced they are reducing service due to the funding uncertainty caused by an ongoing legal dispute between Oregon and the Federal Transit Administration.

Health
Small Washington hospitals brace for ‘severe’ effects of Medicaid cuts
Small hospitals in Washington state are facing a difficult economic future. Their finances will likely become worse because of the federal reconciliation bill passed by Congress last week.

Education
How the Senate reconciliation bill could impact Oregon college students
Oregon’s graduate students and student loan borrowers have the most to lose in the Senate’s version of the federal reconciliation bill.
Politics
Oregon Legislature adjourns 2025 session as Democrats’ transportation plans stumble
State lawmakers didn't pass a signature transportation package but they did tackle other topics.

Wildfire
Oregon lawmakers approve measure to help pay for wildfire prevention
The measure, House Bill 3940, would tax oral nicotine products and tap the interest on Oregon’s rainy day savings account and put the money toward wildfire mitigation.

Politics
Massive Oregon transportation bill moves forward – but splits Democrats
A Democratic senator’s removal from a key committee Friday inspired backlash from some in the party.