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Castillo Calls for Expanding, Improving Early Childhood Education for Hispanics

The report says the state needs to increase Hispanic access to quality early childhood education programs.

(SALEM) - State Schools Superintendent Susan Castillo today urged that Hispanic children be enrolled in high quality early childhood education programs as early as possible in order to make more rapid progress in closing achievement gap.

Virginia Tech Massacre Update

We will continue to invent the future through our blood and tears and through all our sadness ... We are the Hokies ... -- Nikki Giovanni, University Distinguished Professor, poet, activist

(BLACKSBURG, Va.) - The Virginia State Police have closed their on-scene phase of the Virginia Tech investigation.

State, federal and local investigators are now moving on to the task of evaluating, reviewing, re-reviewing, and building a case to explain what, and as much as possible why, this tragedy occurred.

From this point, there will be little daily information to share from the law-enforcement perspective.

Panel will Independently Review Virginia Tech Tragedy

The Virginia State Police have closed their on-scene phase of the Virginia Tech investigation.

(RICHMOND) - Virginia Governor Timothy M. Kaine today provided additional information on the scope and timeline of the independent review of the circumstances surrounding Monday’s tragedy at Virginia Tech.

Governor Kaine said the panel would begin its work as soon as possible, and it is anticipated a preliminary review could be completed by this fall.

Fatal Traffic Crash Near Mill City, Oregon

A witness told police that the Toyota pickup was unable to avoid the Isuzu Rodeo after it "jerked" into the westbound lanes.

(MILL CITY, Ore.) - One person has died and two others were injured in a head-on crash Wednesday Evening on Highway 22 in Mill City.

Op Ed: Free Speech Has Costs:
Democratic Dialog Demands
Care and Responsible Usage
As Internet Matures

“Open ID” Necessary For Full Credibilities On Net

(SALEM) - One great and shining opportunity for all, in our democracy, is under open attack, with protracted and pernicious new damage: “Anonymous” now screams-and-runs, sometimes with cutting invective, on our most-open Internet channels.

Oregon`s Low-Income Weatherization Assistance Program Faces Cuts

Governor, Congressional Delegation try to stave off cuts to Oregon's Low-Income Weatherization Assistance Program.

(SALEM) - Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski and members of Oregon s congressional delegation have urged the Bush administration not to carry out its plan to slash funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the federal Weatherization Assistance Program.

Nation Continues to Mourn for Virginia Tech Victims (VIDEO)

While Cho was at Virginia Tech, warnings of his madness ran rampant throughout the campus.

(BLACKSBURG, Va.) - On Wednesday, NBC News headquarters in New York received correspondence believed to be from Cho Seung-Hui, the gunman responsible for the fatal shootings at Norris Hall. The correspondence includes multiple photographs, video, and writings.

Virginia Governor Timothy M. Kaine has declared Friday, April 20th, 2007 a statewide day of mourning for the victims of Monday’s tragedy at Virginia Tech.

A memorial service to commemorate the tragic events at Virginia Tech will be held on the University of Oregon campus at noon on Thursday. Similar memorials are planned at campuses all across the nation over the next few days.

Teen Sets Off Homemade Bomb at Eugene High School

The device had the capacity to cause serious injury, fortunately no one was injured and no damage was done to the building structure police said.

(EUGENE) - Eugene Police arrested a 15-year-old Willamette High School sophomore after he allegedly detonated a homemade explosive device in a trash can in the locker bay.

Police Investigating Linn County Phone Scam

The Sheriff's Office does not, nor has it ever, conducted phone solicitations for any of its programs.

(ALBANY, Ore. ) - Linn County Sheriff Tim Mueller reports that his deputies are investigating a possible phone scam where the caller solicits donations for search and rescue.

University of Oregon to Honor Virginia Tech Victims

At noon on Friday, the university will observe a moment of silence followed by the ringing of the carillon bells.

(EUGENE) - A memorial service to commemorate the tragic events at Virginia Tech will be held on the University of Oregon campus at noon on Thursday. Similar memorials are planned at campuses all across the nation over the next few days.