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Portland Schools Plan New High School Boundaries
02:13|Portland Public Schools Superintendent proposes reassigning high school boundaries in Northeast Portland to increase enrollment at Jefferson High School, currently with significantly fewer students than others. The plan, labeled C, would send Irvington Elementary students to Grant High School, while other elementary schools would be exclusively zoned for Jefferson. This decision comes as Jefferson is set to receive a $466 million modernization. The School Board is expected to make its final decision in January, with further system-wide reviews planned.
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Hatchboxes Revive Oregon Salmon
02:17|Oregon Revives Hatchbox Method to Boost Salmon Populations: A New Law Encourages Use in Coos County
“Read This If You’re Afraid of Change” - A Message from Corey, Creator of The Daily News Now!
01:42|Corey shares his personal experience of moving out of his long-time Venice Beach apartment, highlighting the discomfort and fear that comes with change. He emphasizes that growth often occurs during uncertain times and encourages listeners going through transitions to embrace the discomfort as a sign of evolution and new opportunities.
ICE Vehicle Allegedly Runs Over Man's Foot in Vancouver
01:39|Family in Vancouver seeks answers after ICE vehicle allegedly runs over loved ones foot during arrest. Sister-in-law shares video of incident, highlighting familys distress and demand for accountability.
Fatal Crash in North Portland: Police Investigate
01:34|Portland police investigate fatal crash on North Columbia Boulevard, involving a pedestrian and two vehicles. One man dead, drivers present at scene. North Columbia Boulevard closed for investigation, heavy rail traffic halted. Authorities seek witnesses, no identity released yet.
Oregon Dungeness Crab Season Opens, With Restrictions
01:39|Oregons Dungeness Crab Season Kicks Off, But Not Everywhere: A Balancing Act Between Fishing and Conservation The commercial Dungeness crab season in Oregon begins on December sixteenth, but only in the southern region from Cape Falcon to the California border. The northern area, north of Cape Falcon, remains closed due to unmet meat fill requirements. The U.S. Coast Guards return of a rescue helicopter to Newport adds to the complex situation, as the season opens under a fleet advisory due to whale entanglement concerns. This partial opening reflects the delicate balance between supporting the fishing industry and ensuring marine life sustainability.
Officer-Involved Shooting Investigated in Clackamas County
01:09|Officer-involved shooting in Clackamas County: Investigation underway, road closure expected, details withheld