Metro Redistricting Will Have Little Impact on Resources
Last week, Metro Councilors approved changes to the regional government's representation lines. According to staff, the new map, which shifted the government's six districts to meet the population movements catalogued under the 2010 census, won't change much in terms of daily operations. Unlike districts at the state or federal level, Metro does not allocate resources based upon population concentration within district boundaries … To read the whole story click here
Administrator Named Principal of Jefferson High
Portland's Jefferson High School has a new principal. Vice Principal Margaret Calvert will be taking over the position from interim-principal Toni Hunter. Superintendent Carole Smith selected Calvert after interviewing multiple candidates and an interview with a committee of Jefferson staff and students and community partners. Calvert is a former social studies and mathematics teacher who has taught at Rex Putnam, Wilson and Grant … For all the information click here
VIDEO: Life is Good at Seeznins Sports Bar and Grill
Sam Thompson says he wants his brand new sports bar and party lounge Seeznin's to be a friendly community space –kind of like a Portland 'Cheers'. Families and kids are welcome until 6 pm. Playing dominoes or card games is encouraged. "I wanted it to be a place where people could come and hang out with me like it was my own home," he says. This home sports eight television screens, a fully-stocked bar, a menu of great eats and live entertainment … To check the details click here
Washington State's Leaders Prepare to Push Through Budget Deal
A tentative agreement to fill Washington State's $5 billion budget shortfall includes cuts in nearly every corner of government, slashing pay for teachers and forcing other K-12 workers and state employees to take deeper hits. Budget negotiators said there simply wasn't the money available in the $32 billion spending plan to sustain current salaries, and lawmakers talked openly about the need to make equitable cuts. In total, they will reduce spending by $4.6 billion over the coming two years … To read all about it click here
OSU's Black Greek System Sponsors Step Show, Juneteenth Celebration
The 9th annual Divine Nine Step Show: Step Into the Bad Side in Corvallis. In addition to the step show, 
students will be holding a Juneteenth BBQ this Thursday at the Black Cultural Center at Oregon State University, 2320 NW Monroe St. The Black Student Union Reps will be presenting information on Juneteenth as well as presenting the plans for the new Black Cultural Center building … To check your dates click here
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