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Oregon Ducks still have 2 silent commitments
Sporting News
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July 4, 2025
The Oregon Ducks 2026 recruiting class has jumped from just inside the top-50 nationally to the top-10 class in less than a month. That group took a big leap forward this week with the additions of five-star offensive tackle Immanuel Iheanacho and...
Renowned Voucher Opponent Receives Friend of Education Award at NEA Representative Assembly
NEA Today
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On the eve of Independence Day, NEA’s 2025 Friend of Education Josh Cowen said in his address to the NEA Representative Assembly that he has been thinking about the words of Thomas Jefferson: “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” “Each of...
Nation's largest teachers union gathers in Portland, Oregon
KSUT - Colorado
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July 4, 2025
As the Trump administration continues its efforts to shrink the federal government's role in education, members of the nation's largest teachers union are gathering in Portland, Oregon. Copyright 2025 NPR
Amid ‘No Kings’ activism, ‘Free America’ protests to take over US on July 4: Locations and more to know
Financial Express
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While US President Donald Trump is planning an expansive slate of celebrations to commemorate the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, his critics have no plans of bumping the brakes...
New York Times Grants Race Science Enthusiast Anonymity in Mamdani Hit Piece
Mediaite - New York
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July 4, 2025
AP Photo/Heather Khalifa The New York Times published a story that cited hacked documents at Columbia University showing that New York Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani identified as “Black or African American” on his college application....
"They’re fighting for clicks. We’re fighting for wins" - When Dan Lanning gave powerful speech to Oregon players before facing Deion Sanders' Colorado
Sportskeeda
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July 4, 2025
Dan Lanning took over as the head coach of the Oregon Ducks in December 2021. During his debut campaign, he led the team to a 10-3 record and a Holiday Bowl victory over the North Carolina Tar Heels. Just a year later, Lanning was successful in...
Oregon hospitals brace for strain as Medicaid cuts loom under 'Big Beautiful Bill'
KMTR - Oregon
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EUGENE, Ore. — Nearly 12 million Medicaid recipients across the country could lose health insurance following the passage of President Donald Trump's spending billThursday, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office. The passage of...
Oregon hospitals face strain as Medicaid cuts loom under new federal spending bill
KVAL - Oregon
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EUGENE, Ore. — Nearly 12 million Medicaid recipients across the country could lose health insurance following the passage of President Donald Trump's spending bill Thursday, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office. The passage of...
Oregon leaders respond to passage of GOP megabill, warn of ‘devastating consequences’
Salem Reporter - Oregon
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July 3, 2025
Oregon leaders expressed anger, devastation and disappointment with the passage of a nearly 900-page tax and spending cut bill by Congressional Republicans expected to take health insurance and food assistance away from millions of Americans while...
Oregon’s law enforcement entities report a 265% increase in immigration enforcement efforts
NCW Life Channel - Washington
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Federal authorities asked Oregon law enforcement agencies 95 times for some kind of assistance with immigration enforcement over the course of the past 12 months, according to an annual state report released this week. The number represents a 265%...
Defending champions headline field for 2025 Mount Marathon race
Anchorage Daily News - Alaska
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A group of runners make their way through a field of wildflowers as they descend Mount Marathon on July 4, 2024 in Seward. (Loren Holmes / ADN) The 97th running of the Mount Marathon race is set for Friday in Seward. The annual Fourth of July...
Sturm finishes third, McElveen fourth at Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder
The Durango Herald - Colorado
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July 3, 2025
Michaela Thompson failed to finish five-stage gravel race Durango's Sarah Sturm competes in the Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder five-day stage race last week. (Courtesy Sarah Sturm) × Durango’s Sarah Sturm and Payson McElveen have had crashes in some...
Oregon Analyzing Impact Of Education Funding Cut
KBND - Oregon
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Posted Less Than An Hour Ago by 24/7 News Source (Salem, OR) -- Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has asked the state Department of Education to help school districts determine the impact of federal cuts. On July 1st, schools get awards from the federal...
Vermont, Ohio, North Carolina, Oregon enact K-12 cellphone bans
Ballotpedia
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July 3, 2025
What’s the story? Vermont, Ohio, North Carolina, and Oregon have all enacted statewide bans on cellphone use in K-12 schools since June 27. Vermont Gov. Phil Scott (R) signed H480 into law on June 27, directing the Secretary of Education to...
‘One Big Beautiful Bill,’ Rep. Bentz draw fierce backlash from Oregon Democrats, nurses
The Rogue Valley Times - Oregon
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July 3, 2025
Published 1:48 pm Thursday, July 3, 2025 U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz speaks during a Memorial Day ceremony at Eagle Point National Cemetery. (Andy Atkinson / for the Rogue Valley Times) The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday narrowly passed H.R....
Oregon Schools To Ban Cellphones During The Entire School Day
105.3 KISS FM - Washington
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July 3, 2025
With the stroke of a pen, students in the Oregon Public School system will no longer be able to use cellphones at any point during the school day. Governor Tina Kotek picked up the ball that the State Legislature dropped when they chose not to...
What gave rise to the leftist protest culture
The Christian Post - Washington D.C.
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July 3, 2025
By Joshua Arnold, Op-ed contributor Thursday, July 03, 2025 This picture taken on June 8, 2025 shows a protestor shattering the window of a Waymo vehicle during a demonstration following federal immigration operations in Los Angeles. Demonstrators...
Free express bus for Eugene's Butte to Butte race on July 4th
KEZI - Oregon
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EUGENE, Ore. - According to Lane Transit District (LTD), buses will follow the Sunday schedule on Independence Day, Friday, July 4, 2025. LTD’s customer service centers in Eugene and Springfield will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., but the...
Oregon Awards Over $2M To Strengthen Food Supply Chain
PNW AG Network - Washington
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July 3, 2025
The Oregon Department of Agriculture announced this week that seven infrastructure projects will share $2.15 million to build resilience across the middle of the supply chain. The funds are made possible through the Resilient Food Systems...
'Big, ugly betrayal': Oregon, Washington lawmakers react to Trump's tax bill passing
KGW 8 - Oregon
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July 3, 2025
Many of Oregon lawmakers decried the passage of Trump's tax bill, with one calling it a "big, ugly betrayal." PORTLAND, Ore. — U.S. House Republican propelled President Donald Trump's $4.5 trillion tax breaks and spending bill forward to final...