They say timing is everything, and for advocates of a robust transportation funding bill, timing could not be worse.
Curb cuts and ramps were part of a legal settlement finalized by the state stemming from a lawsuit brought by disability rights advocates in 2016. The original cost for delivery was estimated at $400 million over the 12-year life of the project but has quadrupled to that $1.65 billion as of today.
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The Transportation Reinvestment Package tripped all over itself during the 2025 Oregon Legislative Session before crashing to the pavement with a thud in the final week at the State Capitol.
It's time for the Incident Response Team to show up, clear the debris, and summon the crash investigation specialists."
Read more from Rick Metsger in the Salem Business Journal.
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As a freshman, Ella enrolled in Human Development, a course that explores how young minds grow and develop. It was her first step into Hermiston High School's program of study for Education — a step that would ultimately shape her future.
By her junior year, Ella was volunteering in a special education classroom at West Park Elementary. As a senior, she dedicated over 200 hours working with children and families at Umatilla-Morrow Head Start, Inc.
“I slowly started to love the things that this program does,” Ella said. “It makes me feel nice to help others. It’s about growing as a community and helping each other.”
💙 Ella’s journey is a powerful reminder of how hands-on learning and community engagement can unlock purpose and passion.
🎓 Join us in celebrating her achievements — and check out the latest story in our CTE Pathways series with Hermiston School District 8R to see how local students are preparing for bright futures!
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What a ‘TRIP’
/by Rick MetsgerTRIP. Never has a piece of legislation been more aptly named. The Transportation Reinvestment Package tripped all over itself during the 2025 Legislative Session before crashing to the pavement with a thud in the final week at the Capitol.