Hans Boyle

Albany

Education Reporter at Albany Democrat-Herald

Education reporter @dhnews and @gt news. Former @UO_Snowden intern at @mailtribune and former reporter at @dailyemerald.

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All 13 international students back to their studies at OSU

1 week ago | gazettetimes.com | Hans Boyle

All 13 Oregon State University international students who had their records terminated by the Trump administration earlier this month, have been reinstated, according to an OSU spokesperson Rob Odom. The news comes as the University of Oregon also reports some of its international students saw their visas restored and follows the Trump administration reversing course after staring down numerous legal challenges in response to its nixing the legal status of thousands of international students.
No paddle boats at Waverly Lake this summer, Albany decides

1 week ago | democratherald.com | Hans Boyle

It looks like Waverly Lake will be without paddle boats this summer. According to Albany’s Parks and Recreation Director Kim Lyddane, that’s because of rising operating costs, aging equipment and hotter and more smoke-filled summers. Expenses for the city's paddle boat rental program have risen since 2020 and ridership hasn’t kept pace, Lyddane said.
Sweet Home mayor takes heat after National Day of Prayer proclamation

2 weeks ago | democratherald.com | Hans Boyle

A national organization that ardently supports the separation of church and state is flagging a recent move by a Sweet Home city official. The Freedom From Religion Foundation is calling on Mayor Susan Coleman to rescind her National Day of Prayer proclamation because it “blatantly elevates Christianity over all other religions,” according to a news release from the organization.
How will GAPS candidates handle the school district's tight budget?

2 weeks ago | democratherald.com | Hans Boyle

Like other Oregon school districts, Greater Albany Public Schools is facing a budgetary shortfall amid declining enrollments and rising staff costs. District Business and Finance Director Jane Nofziger how estimates the deficit is around $5 million, less than the previously projected $6 million earlier this year but still daunting. District officials acknowledge cuts are on the horizon. How many positions the district will reduce is uncertain at this this stage.
Some OSU international students get status back

2 weeks ago | gazettetimes.com | Hans Boyle

Some of the Oregon State University international students who had their records terminated earlier this month, are seeing them restored. That news comes as the Trump administration reverses course on nixing the legal status of thousands of international students, amid legal challenges nationwide, including in Oregon where attorneys have filed a lawsuit on behalf of an OSU student. A government lawyer announced the reversal, Friday, April 25.
Divided Albany city council approves climate friendly areas

2 weeks ago | democratherald.com | Hans Boyle

Albany leaders adopted new “climate friendly areas” this week, paving the way for state-mandated, higher density neighborhoods around the city. The sites are designed to cut down on the use of cars. But the adoption came only after Mayor Alex Johnson II cast a tie-breaking vote in the ordinance’s favor at the Wednesday, April 23 meeting. Holdouts on the City Council argued the new areas could negatively impact Albany’s historic districts and increase traffic congestion in North Albany.
Where do GAPS school board candidates stand on DEI?

3 weeks ago | democratherald.com | Hans Boyle

The Trump administration is cracking down on diversity, equity and inclusion programs, and among the targets are K-12 school districts. Recently, the administration sent letters to education officials nationwide demanding they certify the public schools weren’t violating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act — which bars racial discrimination — in order to receive federal funds.
OSU faculty reaches tentative deal on contract

3 weeks ago | gazettetimes.com | Hans Boyle

After more than a year of negotiations, Oregon State University’s faculty reached a tentative deal on a contract last week. The deal comes after contract negotiations entered mediation in March. Union president and university Professor Joseph Orosco expects members to finish voting on the agreement by the middle of next week. It’s not everything they hoped for, Orosco said in a phone interview, but it’s an improvement on the faculty’s last contract, he said.
GAPS board approves repairs to 3 elementary schools' roofs

3 weeks ago | democratherald.com | Hans Boyle

The Albany school board approved a plan this week to spend down some of the district’s remaining bond dollars on roof repairsGreater Albany Public Schools officials estimate that work will cost $1.2 million. That came after the school board heard a presentation from Facilities Director Lorin Stanely at the Monday, April 21 meeting on the state of roofs at four elementary schools after last year’s ice storm. That state?
Corvallis, Albany join nationwide anti-Trump protests. Again

3 weeks ago | democratherald.com | Hans Boyle

Hundreds once again rallied outside the Benton County Courthouse in Corvallis, while a thinner crowd took to the streets in Albany, to voice their displeasure with the Trump administration. The demonstrators, young and old and waving signs with phrases like "No Kings" and "Stop Deportations," joined scores of rallies planned across the country Saturday, April 19. All-in-all, the numbers were fewer than the April 5 protests, but still lined the streets many people deep.