Gov. Kotek supports Dolly Parton’s ‘Imagination Library’ in Oregon
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - On Thursday, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek reaffirmed her support for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Oregon. “We know that every child is full of promise. Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is another key step to improve how we support our kids as...
Oregon House bill would allow retailers to legally card everyone, even senior citizens
PORTLAND, Ore. — An Oregon House bill would allow retailers to legally scan ID for people buying tobacco or alcohol, regardless of their age. The legislation follows a pair of lawsuits challenging the practice, claiming universal ID checks were against existing state law and an...
Scientists project underwater volcano off Oregon coast will erupt this year
The Axial Seamount, an underwater volcano 300 miles off the coast of Oregon, is expected to erupt this year, its first burst since 2015.
The Mighty Klamath Coming Back to Life
Like a cat with nine lives, the Klamath River is coming back to life. The four dams have been removed and fish are returning to their ancestral home in Southern Oregon, Siskiyou and Del Norte counties. The California Dept of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) reports volitional Fish...
Lake Oswego high school graduation rate continues to be among Oregon’s best
Lake Oswego’s high school students continue to lead the state in graduation rates. Data released Thursday, Jan. 30 by the Oregon Department of Education shows a 95% graduation rate for the Lake Oswego School District class of 2024. Across the state, 81.8% of Oregon seniors...
Oregon Records Second-Highest Graduation Rate in 2024 Despite Pandemic Challenges, Disparities Persist Amid Progress
Oregon's high school graduation rates saw a notable upswing in 2024, achieving its second-highest mark despite challenges that originated with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. KOIN reports that during a period where education took to the digital confines, more than 73% of...
Oregon reading proficiency is among worst in US, education report finds
According to the National Assessment of Education Progress, Oregon students are still struggling years after the pandemic, with 70% of eighth graders and 69% of fourth graders not proficient in reading, and the state ranking among the worst in the nation in math proficiency.
Oregon Records Second Highest High School Graduation Rate In State’s History
SALEM, Ore. – Despite beginning their high school journey amid the challenges of remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, Oregon’s Class of 2024 has achieved an on-time graduation rate of 81.8%. This marks the second-highest graduation rate ever reported in the state. The...
Pineapple Express to soak western US with rain, snow
An atmospheric river is expected to bring the biggest rain storm so far this year to the Western U.S. Days of rain and some snow are forecast to hit portions of the Northwest and California, bringing the risk of flooding and landslides. Days of rain are forecast to hit...
Underwater Volcano Could Erupt Off The West Coast This Year
The mile-long volcano sits about 300 miles off the coast of Oregon.
