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Ruch, Ore. — Construction crews started work this afternoon on a project that will make Ruch  Community School more earthquake safe. It’s the first of several projects the Medford School District will tackle thanks to a $6-million dollar state grant. “Imagine a …

Grants Pass, Ore. —  The Josephine County Sheriff’s Office is cleaning out its evidence facility this weekend, and you’re invited to come bid on the items. Bikes, jewelry, electronics, and tools are just some of the items that have been seized by …

Rogue River, Ore., — Measure 15-169 was for voters in Rogue River. It asked for a bond for schools to cover energy and safety upgrades, asbestos removal and making buildings ADA compliant. The district tried to pass a similar bond in November. …

MONTEZUMA CREEK, Utah – Teacher turnover at one remote Utah school is so high, officials started a test program offering salaries of up to $80,000 to convince teachers to stay. Deseret News reports the school near the Utah-California border struggles with poverty, …

Medford, Ore. — Oregon Governor Kate Brown is in town, visiting local programs and partnerships that reflect her top legislative priorities of economic development and education. She began her trip at Eagle Point High School, where career technical education courses are preparing students for the future. …

DARIEN, Illinois – Experts say school days that begin early for teenagers can be linked to car accidents, depression and poor academic performance. USA TODAY reports sleep researchers found as teenagers enter puberty, their sleep tends to start later in the evening …

Grants Pass, Ore. — School districts across the state are taking a look at how the governor’s proposed budget could impact students. Oregon’s legislature is continuing to debate the governor’s proposed budget. To keep the conversation going and keep families informed, school …

UPDATE (2/14/17 4:41 p.m.)- The sheriff’s office cleared the school about 4:30 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. The school district announced classes will go on as planned Wednesday and the basketball games scheduled for Tuesday will be played Wednesday evening. UPDATE (2/14/17 3:35 p.m.)- Evening …

  UPDATE (3:23 p.m. 1/27/17): The school district confirmed Friday both administrators have resigned.   Creswell, Ore.- Two Oregon high school administrators are apologizing after they were caught texting each other about a cheerleader’s weight, according to KMTR-TV in Eugene. The school …

Medford, Ore. — Parents are on high alert, following a social media post about a person in a white van watching kids near a Medford school bus stop. Both Medford Police and the school district are aware of the report, but officers …