Oregon graduation requirements are changing to give students more practical preparation for college, careers and adult life. Students earning diplomas beginning in 2026 must complete a half-credit of civics. Students receiving an Oregon Diploma or Modified Diploma on or after Jan. 1, 2027, must also complete a half-credit each in Personal Financial Education and Higher Education and Career Path Skills. The new requirements are included within Oregon’s existing credit totals a

WALDPORT — Waldport officials discussed outstanding audit work and the city’s fiscal-year financial review at the October City Council meeting. During the audit discussion, City manager Dann Cutter said staff would prioritize sending auditors a more legible fiscal year 2022 trial balance, a financial report produced using the city’s former accounting software. Cutter said the older system made the records difficult to read. The city had also provided auditors with capital ass

The City of Toledo recognized October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and proclaimed Oct. 12, 2026, Indigenous Peoples’ Day in declarations issued by Mayor Tracy Mix. Toledo held its Domestic Violence Awareness Candlelight Vigil on Saturday, Oct. 3. The city’s proclamation says the annual vigil brings the community together to honor victims and survivors, remember those who have died, share information about services, and show support and hope. The proclamation recognize