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Coos Bay Public Library to host job fair Wednesday with about 20 employers
2+ hour, 20+ min ago (207+ words) The university says nothing of concern was found following bomb threat investigation. COOS BAY, Or. " The Coos Bay Public Library will be hosting a job fair Wednesday, June 10, 2026 from 1 to 3 p. m. Paul Addis, reference librarian for the Coos Bay Public Library,…...
Lane Community College to hold 61st commencement June 13 in Eugene
3+ hour, 32+ min ago (508+ words) U. S. forces launched "self-defense strikes" against Iranian targets on Tuesday evening after an Army helicopter was shot down a day earlier. EUGENE, Ore. " Lane Community College will mark its 61st commencement Saturday, June 13, celebrating 1, 383 graduates whose paths to degrees and certificates reflect…...
UO Class of 2026 Commencement around the corner
9+ hour, 9+ min ago (149+ words) Karmelo Anthony was found guilty of murder on Tuesday in the stabbing death of a Texas high school athlete during a track meet. Eugene " The University of Oregon is hosting its 149th commencement ceremony on the 15th of June, celebrating 5, 513 Ducks from…...
Mapleton school board approves single-district charter, to be Mapleton Community School
8+ hour, 51+ min ago (296+ words) MAPLETON, Ore. " The Mapleton School District Governing Board approved transition Monday to single-district charter under the name Mapleton Community School. The district stated in a media release that the status change is intended to strengthen long-term sustainability, expand educational opportunities…...
South Eugene High seniors visit Edison Elementary to inspire younger students
1+ day, 38+ min ago (60+ words) by Loren 'LSB' Ruark EUGENE, Ore. " Local high school seniors are taking a trip through time Monday. This time, graduates from South Eugene High School visited Edison Elementary to inspire kids there to make it all the way. We were…...
New report questions whether the PTA has moved beyond its traditional mission
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (86+ words) KMTR New report questions whether the PTA has moved beyond its traditional mission by The National News Desk Start your morning with The National News Desk as Jan Jeffcoat sits down with Senior Director of Communications at Defending Education, Erika…...
Sheldon High seniors visit local elementary schools to inspire younger students
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (60+ words) by Loren 'LSB' Ruark EUGENE, Ore. " It's graduation season and that means an annual tradition returns for Sheldon High School seniors. The grads-to-be took the trip to elementary schools in the area to inspire kids. We caught up with them…...
Lane County middle schoolers race student-built EVs in EWEB's battery-powered challenge
1+ week, 4+ min ago (180+ words) EUGENE, Ore. " Middle school students throughout Lane County are proving they have what it takes to go green. It was a battery-powered showdown at the Eugene Water and Electric Board (EWEB) EV challenge, which pitted dozens of students and more…...
University of Oregon Board of Trustees approves deficit budget
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (299+ words) EUGENE, Ore. " In a unanimous vote, the UO Board of Trustees approved the university's 2026 budget. The budget reflects a $65 million deficit, which the university has to either cut costs or raise tuition to cover. Tuesday's vote, on June 2, wasn't without…...
Declining enrollment, higher costs, lost grants blamed for UO's $65 M budget shortfall
1+ week, 1+ day ago (179+ words) EUGENE, Ore. " The $65 million budget shortfall at the University of Oregon was a major topic at Monday's Board of Trustees meeting. The shortfall is being blamed on several factors including declining enrollment, increased costs, and a loss in grant funding....