Botany

Lisa M. Zurk

January 13, 1962 – January 12, 2020 – Lisa M Zurk left us all suddenly on January 12, 2022,…

Education

Portland math teacher loses license after sexual relationship with student

A former high school math teacher in Portland had his teaching license revoked Jan. 18, after previously having…

Education

Op-ed: Small steps toward solving Oregon’s education crisis

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the “Doonesbury” comic strip series mocking Oregon’s education system. Kids who…

Crime

After spate of gun violence at schools, community leaders vow to collaborate

In the wake of a spate of recent shootings outside high schools, Portland school, city and county leaders…

Education

Portland Public Schools says unequal student discipline is call to action

Despite reforms, students of color face higher rates of punishment in Oregon schools Oregon schools aim to redefine…

Crime

PBOT slows traffic to prevent drive-by shootings near Jefferson High School

The Portland Bureau of Transportation hopes new, reflective delineator posts installed near Jefferson High School will help prevent…

Education

Oregon releases new guidance for schools on supporting gender expansive students

Oregon schools now have updated guidelines on how to support non-binary and transgender students. On Thursday, Jan. 5,…

Education

Opinion: Gov. Kate Brown says Oregon schools need to be more open and welcoming to students, including LGBT community

Our education system needs to grow and adapt to welcome, include and fully serve every student in Oregon.…

Celebrate Their Life

Jody Lynn Davis

September 29, 1965 – November 16, 2022 – Jody Lynn Davis, 57, of Salem, Oregon, passed away unexpectedly, and…

Celebrate Their Life

George S. McCowen, Jr.

January 22, 1935 to December 15, 2022 – George S. McCowen, Jr. died peacefully on December 15, 2022…