300,000 people could have criminal records sealed under Oregon ‘Clean Slate’ bill

by Ty Davison | Mar 4, 2023 | News & Commentary

300,000 people could have criminal records sealed under Oregon ‘Clean Slate’ bill – oregonlive.com: Senate Bill 698 would automatically identify Oregonians accused or convicted of misdemeanors and most felonies – an estimated 300,000 –...

Disneyland removes controversial ‘zip-a-dee-doo-dah’ lyric from its parade

by Ty Davison | Mar 4, 2023 | News & Commentary

Disneyland removes controversial ‘zip-a-dee-doo-dah’ lyric from its parade | CNN Business: Disneyland has removed the “zip-a-dee-doo-dah” lyric played during its park parades because it comes from a movie that has been criticized for racist portrayals of...

Oregon Health Authority interim director James Schroeder leaves after two months

by Ty Davison | Mar 3, 2023 | News & Commentary

Oregon Health Authority interim director James Schroeder leaves after two months – Oregon Capital Chronicle: The health care veteran Gov. Tina Kotek appointed to lead the Oregon Health Authority is stepping down after just over two months on the job. James...

Police say teen arrested for taking gun, knife into South Salem High School

by Ty Davison | Mar 2, 2023 | News & Commentary

Police say teen arrested for taking gun, knife into South Salem High School – Salem Reporter: A 17-year-old boy with a loaded gun and a knife fled South Salem High School on Wednesday as police arrived and was subsequently arrested, according to Salem police and...

Girls high school basketball team forfeits tournament rather than play against transgender player

by Ty Davison | Mar 1, 2023 | News & Commentary, Sports

Girls high school basketball team forfeits tournament rather than play against transgender player | CNN: A Vermont girls high school basketball team forfeited an out of state tournament after refusing to play against a team that had a transgender player. Mid Vermont...