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Universal free school meals lead to a decrease in suspensions across Oregon, researchers found
Researchers found schools that added universal free meals saw a decrease in behavioral issues. Suspension rates dropped 15-20%.
Oregon’s mental health care system is flawed. Here’s what’s being done about it
A Judicial Department workgroup is close to finishing a 2-year study of changes to Oregon's civil commitment laws. Lawmakers are finding funding. What comes next?
Habitat for Humanity ReStore takes junk and turns it into the building blocks of new homes
The organization salvages valuable materials from defunct old microwaves and light fixtures to fund its home-building efforts.
Gervais School District has found a creative approach to slashing chronic absenteeism rates
Districts across Oregon have struggled with a rise in chronically absent students. One district may have found a solution.
Washington County touts 'rapid' process that gets defendants in jail quicker mental health evaluations
The county reports it conducted 100 "rapid fitness evaluations" in 2023 — mental health evaluations for defendants in jail that took weeks, rather than months.
Here's how Washington County cities are tackling the invasive emerald ash borer problem
The beetle was first detected in Forest Grove back in June of 2022. Since then they've killed at least 200 ash trees locally.
Affordable housing community opens in Cedar Mill for LGBTQ+ seniors
The Opal Apartments will provide 54 affordable homes targeting seniors who are 55 years old or older and those within the LGBTQ+ community.
Central City Concern launches mobile health program for people experiencing homelessness
People experiencing homelessness are constantly on the move, which can make it challenging to deliver traditional "brick and mortar" health services.
As child care costs soar, how is Oregon trying to solve the crisis?
Oregon families have felt the strain, especially working parents, as child costs soar to equal the cost of rent — leaving many struggling with what to do.
$72M in federal funds headed to the Klamath Basin restoration project
Funds will aid multiple area restoration projects, the completion of Klamath Falls National Fish Hatchery and data collection on endangered species.
Portland police try to connect drug users with recovery services, but lack of beds makes it hard for program to grow
First responders said they have new ways to address addiction, but it'll be up to Oregon legislators to make sure those ideas can work.
Oregon shipping company uses new all-electric trucks for deliveries
Milwaukie-based Titan Freight Systems has rolled out six all-electric trucks for deliveries across the Northwest in 2024.
Tackling climate change and alleviating hunger: States recycle and donate food headed to landfills
A growing number of states are working to keep food out of landfills over concerns the waste is taking up too much space and posing environmental problems.
Poverty is killing the Amazon rainforest. Treating soil and farmers better can help save what's left
Simple low-cost farming practices, such as planting legumes to enrich soil with nitrogen, can help farmers get more out of already cleared areas.
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