State Rep. Mark Owens, R-Crane, said amendments to a bill in the Senate Committee on Education exempting school board members in districts with 1,625 fewer students will prevent people from quitting boards.
Schools
TVCC board mulls tuition hike
As Treasure Valley Community College officials look to balance the school’s budget, the college is considering a tuition and fee hike.
Spelling bee buzzes back to Malheur County
The seventh annual Malheur County Spelling Bee, held at Nyssa Elementary School on Thursday March 16, from 7 a.m. to noon, offers students a rare chance to compete academically.
PHOTOS: Mustangs finish season by taking fourth at state basketball tournament
In a game where free throws were a big factor, the Jordan Valley Mustangs finished in fourth place at the state 1A girls basketball tournament. They beat North Douglas on Saturday, March 4.
PHOTOS: Adrian outruns Nixyaawii to take fourth at state 1A tournament
With 18-point games from Carter Bayes and Ashton Jephson, the Adrian Antelopes beat Nixyaawii on Saturday, March 4, to take fourth in the state 1A tournament.
Jordan Valley girls basketball team set to play for fourth place at state tournament
The Jordan Valley girls basketball team dropped its opening state tournament game to Crane but bounced back with a win over Country Christian Thursday, March 2. Now the Mustangs will play North Douglas Saturday morning, March 4 for fourth/sixth place.
Oregon Senate proposals aim to ease teacher shortage
Two bills proposed in the Oregon Senate are focused on removing barriers to public education careers and addressing teacher burnout.
Viking wrestling duo claim state titles
A couple of lady grapplers at Vale High School claimed a pair of state titles from the OSAA state wrestling championships at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland this weekend. Juniors Ava Collins and Jessica Williams each won state championships in their 140-and 145-weight divisions.
Active shooter hoax in Ontario triggers rapid police response
Police in Ontario and across Oregon and Idaho responded to hoax active shooter calls last week. The bogus calls prompt fast response from police but often put a strain on existing law enforcement resources.
Work on new track for Adrian High School kicks off
Crews are already hard at work on at $1.5 million project to upgrade Adrian High School’s track. The work is expected to be complete by early this summer.