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Hello. Busy news day, as we say.
- The Lane Community College Board was back in action, discussing a proposal to give the board more power in adding or shutting down programs at LCC. The board made no decision on whether to expand its role, but will continue to debate the issue. Mike McInally has the latest.
- A Thurston High School teacher has drawn widespread criticism over a social media post that reportedly said, “Good,” in sharing a news story about Charlie Kirk’s death. Some students walked out of class yesterday in protest. A screenshot of the post has been shared far and wide on the internet. Lilly St. Angelo is following the story.
- U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle — the Democrat who represents Eugene, Springfield and southwestern Oregon — was called out for missing a deadline requiring members of Congress to disclose stock transactions. She acknowledged as much, saying the trades were related to changes in her husband’s retirement savings and she didn’t know about them.
- Oregon officials announced that anyone in the state can get a COVID-19 vaccination. Previously, under federal policy, people under age 65 who didn’t have some underlying condition that put them at risk, needed a prescription to get the shot.
- EWEB is making some power line changes in the south hills to try to prevent future wildfires. Some old wooden utility poles are being replaced with metal ones, and some lines are being buried underground.
- Speaking of EWEB, the longtime CEO and general manager, Frank Lawson, announced he will retire next year.
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DAILY DIGEST
LCC policy proposal reignites debate over board’s role
By Mike McInally
The Lane Community College Board of Education began considering a policy change that would allow it more influence on decisions to add or terminate programs. The debate spotlights a continued division on the board.
Thurston teacher’s post about Charlie Kirk draws criticism
By Lilly St. Angelo
Springfield Public Schools acknowledged the post’s existence and said they are “taking this matter seriously,” but did not give details. Meanwhile, some Thurston students walked out of class in protest.
Hoyle admits missing deadline on disclosure of stock transactions
By Dave Levinthal / OpenSecrets
The congresswoman said the trades were made by a financial adviser working on a move of her husband’s retirement savings, and that she did not give any direction on the transactions or know about them.
State says any Oregonian who wants COVID-19 vaccine can get it
By Shaanth Nanguneri / Oregon Capital Chronicle
The announcement came hours after the four-state West Coast Health Alliance recommended vaccines for COVID-19, flu and RSV. Previously, under federal guidelines, anyone younger than 65 who did not have an underlying health problem needed a prescription to get a COVID shot.
EWEB buries section of power lines, in effort to thwart wildfires
By Ashli Blow
Eugene’s public utility is replacing some old wooden poles and moving other power lines underground in south Eugene in order to reduce the risk of wildfires being ignited by a downed line.
Enjoy your evening,
Bob
