Salem-Keizer Public Schools performs better on academic assessments

by Ty Davison | Oct 2, 2025 | News & Commentary

Salem-Keizer Public Schools performs better on academic assessments: According to the latest data, from the 2024-25 school year, 43% of Oregon students tested were proficient in English language arts, 31.5% were proficient in math and 30% were proficient in science....

Portland schools’ equity-focused fundraising model faces growing pains

by Ty Davison | Sep 29, 2025 | News & Commentary

Portland schools’ equity-focused fundraising model faces growing pains – oregonlive.com: It’s been 16 months since Portland Public Schools board members voted to dismantle a system that allowed parents to raise money to pay salaries and benefits of extra staff...

Oregon sues to block Trump from sending National Guard to Portland

by Ty Davison | Sep 29, 2025 | News & Commentary

Oregon sues to block Trump from sending National Guard to Portland – Salem Reporter: Oregon and the city of Portland are suing President Donald Trump to block the federal government from deploying hundreds of Oregon National Guard members in an unprecedented...

‘Made my heart sink’: Oregonians who bought electric vehicles discover they may not get $7,500 tax credit

by Ty Davison | Sep 23, 2025 | News & Commentary

‘Made my heart sink’: Oregonians who bought electric vehicles discover they may not get $7,500 tax credit – oregonlive.com: Katie Larsell and Michael Schilmoeller adore the electric vehicle they bought in late August — a full month before the federal $7,500 tax...

Tesla driver struck, killed in fiery wrong-way crash on I-84

by Ty Davison | Sep 23, 2025 | News & Commentary

Tesla driver struck, killed in fiery wrong-way crash on I-84 – oregonlive.com: I’m not sure what this headline does except attempt to tie the “Tesla” brand to bad news.  The driver of a BMW traveling the wrong way on Interstate 84 struck a Tesla head-on, killing...