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It’s crunchtime for credit unions

Drowning in deposits, some Northwest co-ops try to survive by asking members to take their money elsewhere

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UO moves meetings of Pacifica Forum, seen as a hate group, off campus

Dozens of UO students and others have protested the group in recent months.

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Lake Oswego school board chooses schedule that preserves current high school start time

Parents and students had been up in arms about proposed schedule changes, worrying that it would make start times for the high school or elementary school music programs too early for students. In the end, the board chose a schedule that took into account both concerns.

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Portland education leaders talk about barriers and keys to equity in schools

Three Portland superintendents and the Portland Schools Foundation chief discuss equity in education at a community forum.

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45-day countdown begins for Portland Public Schools’ high school redesign plan

Portland Public Schools staff has 45 days to bring a detailed plan for the high school redesign to the board and community. It will likely include recommendations for neighborhood school closures and new magnet programs.

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Students from Washington State School for the Blind try skiing at Mount Hood

The outing fits with the school’s mission to expose students to all aspects of life — and to emphasize all the things they can do.

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Tualatin’s urban renewal plan drops controversial bridge and road extension

Monday’s meeting stretches into Tuesday, as city leaders also delay a decision with Legacy Meridian but approve plans for a charter school.

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Portland School Board takes big step toward high school redesign

The board, by a 5-2 vote, approved the 12-page resolution after more than two hours of public testimony and discussion. Superintendent Carole Smith and staff will work through April on specifics.

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AIG sells Alico unit to MetLife for $15.5 billion

American International Group Inc.

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Hockinson Primary School bus caught between power lines in Clark County

Firefighters escort 25 kids to safety after their bus got stuck amid a brief wind storm.

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