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‘It's amazing’: New community solar site brings benefits of renewable energy without the upfront costs
The site will provide steep discounts, up to 40%, on electricity bills for some low-income residents.
More Oregon funding is helping recovery schools expand in the state
Students struggling with addiction are less likely to relapse at recovery schools than a normal high school, advocates said.
'A new beginning': Oregon program helps low-income residents move into energy-efficient manufactured homes
The program helps residents save money on utility bills and secure healthy homes for their families.
'We need young talent': Construction industry courts Oregon Gen Z workers with summer internship opportunities
A study by Building Talent Foundation shows only 3% of young people are interested in trade jobs, and a homebuilding company is looking to bridge that gap.
'A sigh of relief': Family shelter opens in Milwaukie, addressing gap in services for Native American families
Eight families experiencing homelessness will be sheltered, making it the first program of its kind in the tri-county region.
Washington County motel turned shelter helping dozens of Tigard families turn a corner
The renovated motel houses 70 families at a given time. Family Promise of Tualatin Valley has plans to help in students' education as well.
Kelso School District's unique approach helps homeless students thrive
All 15 homeless Kelso high school seniors graduated on Saturday. Statewide, just around 60% of homeless high school seniors graduated last year.
How one apartment building in Portland seeks to tackle climate change, affordable housing
When it's complete, the complex will offer 105 units, all of them affordable housing. It will be Oregon's tallest mass-timber affordable housing building.
How a Portland homeless shelter is saving lives with its overdose sensor system
Portland Rescue Mission staff is trying to stop overdoses from turning deadly by installing sensors on their bathroom locks. So far, it's helped save four lives.
In Vancouver's Community Court, homeless people with minor offenses get a second chance
Vancouver is trying something different in dealing with low-level crimes most often committed by those who are homeless — offering more opportunity than punishment.
Gladstone schools take creative approach to solve chronic absenteeism
While Oregon schools are struggling to bring students back to the classroom following the pandemic, Gladstone attendance has spiked.
'A unique collaboration': Unlikely partnerships help Portland police tackle car theft
A spike in car thefts has impacted thousands of Portlanders over the last few years. Now, it seems that trend has been reversed.
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?
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