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Oregon has extended its policy dropping mandatory reading, writing, and math proficiency requirements for high school graduation. The state first paused these “Essential Skills” tests back in 2021 during the pandemic, saying they were hitting students of color, English learners, and students with disabilities harder. That pause is now extended through the 2027–2028 school year. …
Next they will ban farming since it is inhumane to the plants. Bugs will be allowed. Oregon IP28 Would Criminalize Hunting, Fishing, Trapping & Farming Initiative Petition 28 (the “PEACE Act”) would remove legal exemptions protecting hunting, fishing, trapping, and farming from Oregon’s animal abuse statutes — turning nearly one million Oregonians into criminals. What …
Were did you get the polls from Minnesota cali and Oregon the Olympic team of 3!! Really how do you know a non college from a college age!! Please info on sources???? — Bama17🇺🇸 (@Bama175) February 9, 2026
“Oregon’s colleges, universities, and research institutions rely on skilled international workers to keep labs running, courses on track, and innovation moving forward. This threatens Oregon’s ability to compete, educate, and grow.” – AG Dan Rayfield pic.twitter.com/OsspHorZ2p — Attorney General Dan Rayfield (@AGDanRayfield) December 12, 2025 Doctors are usually brought in under J-1 visas. Registered Nurses …
Farmer Justin Rhodes says the state redefined “CAFO” so even 3 cows and a milking stand count as a factory farm. Cease-and-desist letters. $100K “upgrades.” Family farms shut down. 🚨 “Oregon is using satellites to hunt small farms.” Farmer Justin Rhodes says the state redefined “CAFO” so even 3 cows and a milking stand count …
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-national-guard-portland-appeals-court/ Washington — A federal appeals court on Monday cleared the way for the Trump administration to mobilize and deploy members of the Oregon National Guard to Portland while a legal challenge moves forward. A divided panel of three judges on U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit agreed to freeze a lower court …
Students and parents staged a walkout at a high school in Oregon last week to protest a state policy that allows boys to be in the girls’ locker room and restrooms, according to a report. https://t.co/ALsPDAT3f2 — NEWSMAX (@NEWSMAX) October 14, 2025 Oregon students staged a walk-out protest on Wednesday over a staff member who …
(NewsNation) — Comments from Oregon’s top military leader, testifying before state lawmakers several days ago, are making the rounds on social media. In the clip, Brigadier General Alan Gronewold said Oregon National Guard members “will be protecting any protesters at the ICE facility.” His comments on Sept. 30, however, do not match his authority at …
President Trump is sending 300 California National Guard members to Oregon after a judge blocked the administration from deploying that state’s guard to Portland, according to Gov. Gavin Newsom. Newsom said in a statement that California personnel were on their way Sunday and called the deployment “a breathtaking abuse of the law and power.” https://abc7.la/3KBGN7J …
President Trump has invoked Title 10, officially deploying National Guard members to Portland#MacroEdge — MacroEdge (@MacroEdgeRes) September 28, 2025 The president just sent troops into an American city. Portland, Oregon, a city known for protest, is now a testing ground for domestic military force. Trump announced it on Truth Social. “At the request of Secretary …
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek said she directly told Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem earlier in the day that federal troops are not needed in Portland, which she said is doing “just fine” on its own. U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday he will send troops to Portland, Ore., “authorizing Full Force, if necessary” …
California, Oregon and Washington announced a new West Coast Health Alliance on Wednesday Saying the three states share a commitment to ensuring that public health recommendations are guided by safety, efficacy, transparency, access and trust, the alliance said it will start coordinating health guidelines by aligning immunization recommendations informed by respected national medical organizations The …
Oregon’s Department of Land Conservation and Development finalized a rule package that rural counties are calling a death sentence. The Farm and Forest Modernization Rules take effect in January 2025. The state says it is about preserving farmland. On the ground, farmers say it is a chokehold. The rules hit agritourism first. Farm stands can …
I’m inclined to let them go in a swap for Alberta. OH CANADA: Green Party leader Elizabeth May is proposing Canada annex California, Oregon, and Washington. Should we let her and then annex Canada as a territory removing three Democrat-controlled states from the electoral college.pic.twitter.com/2jBjOb0Wu7 — @amuse (@amuse) January 4, 2025 h/t Dan
A top Oregon state official has been put on administrative leave after a pink-haired, DEI-obsessed subordinate complained he was making hiring decisions based on qualifications instead of personal identity considerations, according to a report. Mike Shaw, who until recently served as the Oregon Department of Forestry’s second-in-command, was put on blast by Megan Donecker, the …
A cannabis store employee who is accused of fatally shooting two people who allegedly attempted to rob the business fired at them from outside the store after they let him leave, according to court records. Jason Steiner, 34, is accused of second-degree murder in the deaths of 18-year-old King Lawrence and 20-year-old Tahir Burley. A …
Oregon Gov. calls for DMV to pause automatic voter registration as number of people mistakenly added to voter rolls grows Gov. Tina Kotek calls on DMV to pause automatic voter registration and she also called for an independent audit. The state has unearthed hundreds more people than previously known who were improperly registered to vote …
Firefighters rescued 28 people who were stuck dangling 100ft upside down on a ride at an amusement park in Oregon. One person with a pre-existing medical condition was taken to hospital as a precaution after the AtmosFEAR ride stopped, Oaks Amusement Park, in Portland, said in a statement posted on social media. However, they said …
NEW: Wild bull jumps over the fence into the crowd at an Oregon rodeo, runs over people in the concession area. As "God Bless the U.S.A." played in the background, the bull 'Party Bus' jumped over the fence to take its anger out on spectators and garbage cans. Two people were… pic.twitter.com/Efd367lCzX — Collin Rugg …
Thirteen counties in Oregon have voted to start negotiations to secede from the state and join conservative Idaho, driven by discontent with progressive policies and high taxes. Key Points Thirteen Oregon counties support measures to join Idaho Crook County approved the Greater Idaho Measure on Tuesday Proposal moves Oregon border 200 miles west, incorporating 14 …
This is very very sad to see. I’m not sure what can help tbh. It’s the worst I have ever seen, what was formerly the jewel of the crown, such a decay, it’s heartbreaking. Not far behind, Portland Oregon Seattle’s WA Fentanyl Nightmare | Documentary AC
Aterrifying video from a doorbell camera showed a terrified woman asking for help before she was dragged away by a man in front of a home in Hillsboro, Oregon. The Hillsboro Police Department released images from the Blink recording device from the incident at about 10:45 p.m. on Sunday at the home on Southeast 32nd …
The Powerball® jackpot has been won in Oregon! A single ticket sold in Oregon matched all six numbers drawn to win a jackpot worth $1.326 billion. The jackpot has a cash value of $621 million. The winning numbers were white balls 22, 27, 44, 52, 69 and red Powerball 9. The Power Play® multiplier was …
Oregon on Monday re-criminalized some of the drugs that voters had decriminalized just three years earlier, with Gov. Tina Kotek signing into law a bill making possession of small quantities of some hard drugs a misdemeanor. Under the new law, possessing heroin, methamphetamine and other hard drugs could net someone up to six months in …
Terrifying footage shows the moment an Oregan man dodged death by a second when a runaway saw blade hurtled towards him across a parking lot. Shane Reimche entered the Quick Trip Market in Eugene on Thursday, closing the door behind him only for the blade to embed itself into the wall, shaking the entire shop. …
Mar 19, 2024 Oregon, have you had enough yet? Well your state legislature hasn’t. Washington Gun Law President, William Kirk, discusses Oregon HB 2005 a bill, now signed into law, that will ban all undetectable firearm and ALL unfinished frames and receivers. This law is set to go into effect July 13, 2024 so Oregon, …
And we have more on the Change hack today, with @moetkacik delving into the history of UnitedHealth's monopolization of key pieces of medical infrastructure, & how that by itself badly damaged health care in America:https://t.co/JBKlGE1ZMB — David Dayen (@ddayen) March 11, 2024 Last Thursday, the medical colossus UnitedHealthcare applied for an emergency exemption that would …
by Chris Black Well, that escalated quickly. I guess we’re just going to cancel the utopia? How can you have a utopia that arrests people simply for living on the streets in tents and shooting up fentanyl in front of children? It’s fascism. The Guardian: Oregon lawmakers have moved to reintroduce criminal penalties for the …
