Beaver State News

Oregon teachers to be trained how to ‘dismantle racism’ in math

By Bree Gonzales | Feb 16, 2021

The Oregon Education Department is encouraging middle school teachers to attend a training program to help them “develop an anti-racist math practice.”

Business owners propose "Common Sense Sanctuary" to McQuisten

By Bree Gonzales | Feb 4, 2021

Baker City business owners are decrying COVID-19 restrictions, suggesting that they should be able to establish and impose their own safety protocols.

Democrats back bill making voting more accessible; opponents cite risk of fraud

By Bree Gonzales | Feb 1, 2021

U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore) have recently introduced a bill to provide greater voting accessibility and allow every American to vote from home.

Bentz is attending Biden’s inauguration, calls for parties to peacefully work together

By Bree Gonzales | Jan 20, 2021

Rep. Cliff Bentz (R-Ore), the new congressman from Oregon’s Second Congressional District, is not taking heed calls to not attend President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration.

Brown, who said 'call the cops for violators of COVID-19 measures,' was inspired by BLM activists

By Bree Gonzales | Jan 20, 2021

Over the months Oregon Gov. Kate Brown has been releasing contradictory stands between COVID-19 protocols and public protests.