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- 1Oregon officials urge drop boxes as mail delays worry voters●TL;DR It's best to use a drop box to return completed mail ballots! "Oregon and Coos County officials push drop boxes am
Oregon and Coos County officials are advising voters to return completed mail ballots through official drop boxes rather than the postal service, citing mail delivery delays. The recommendation, reported by Oregon Public Broadcasting, is aimed at making sure ballots arrive before election deadlines. Voters are being encouraged to plan ahead and use secure ballot drop box locations across the county.
- 2Audit finds Oregon education department failed to oversee $338 million graduation program●Audit: Oregon Department of Education Has Failed to Oversee $338 Million Program for Boosting High School Graduation Rates
A new audit finds the Oregon Department of Education failed to properly oversee a $338 million program intended to boost high school graduation rates. The state initiative, one of the largest of its kind, has spent hundreds of millions of dollars without adequate tracking of whether funds improved student outcomes. The findings raise questions about accountability and how effectively the money has been used.
- 3Amtrak Cascades Airo trains debut Sept. 30 in Pacific Northwest●Amtrak Cascades Airo trains debut Sept. 30 in the Pacific Northwest
New Amtrak Cascades Airo trains will enter service on September 30 in the Pacific Northwest, according to Oregon Public Broadcasting. The debut marks the arrival of updated trainsets on the corridor linking cities in Washington and Oregon. Coverage so far focuses on the launch date, with no further details on routes, schedules or passenger reactions available yet.