AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 minutes agoOregon Language & Schools: South Eugene High senior Isa Helms earned the Oregon Seal of Biliteracy for miluk, the first Eugene School District 4J student to win it for an Indigenous language. Local Government: Springfield City Council approved a new 0.1% payroll tax for employers and employees starting as early as January 2027 to close a budget gap, with health-insurance premiums exempted. Public Safety & Courts: Two Lane County men were sentenced in federal court for child sex abuse crimes, including a 12-year term tied to Kik messages. Health & Community: Columbia County reports 12.9% of kindergarteners have nonmedical vaccine exemptions, as measles and whooping cough concerns rise statewide. Oregon Economy & Daily Life: GasBuddy data shows premium gas averaging $5.39 in Baker County and diesel averaging $5.97 in Columbia County in the week ending May 30. Oregon Outdoors & Culture: A beginner-friendly guide to camping in Oregon highlights Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park near Florence. National Policy Impact: The Trump administration is moving to dismantle the Ocean Observatories Initiative, including deep-sea instruments off the Oregon coast.
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