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HUMBOLT ELEMENTARY'S ROBYN MILLER NAMED GRANT REGIONAL TEACHER OF THE YEAR: CANYON CITY - (Press Release from the Oregon Department of Education) The Oregon Department of Education (ODE), in partnership with the Oregon Lottery, has announced Robyn Miller as one of Oregon’s 17 2023-24 Regional Teachers of the Year! Miller teaches 3rd grade to students at Humbolt Elementary School. Every day in Oregon classrooms, teachers offer their innovation, energy and content mastery in support of students across the state. The Oregon Teacher of the Year Program recognizes and honors teacher excellence, with the state Teacher of the Year serving as the face and voice of exemplary educators across Oregon. Candidates for Oregon Teacher of the Year are exceptionally dedicated, knowledgeable and skilled licensed public school educators in grades preK-12. “My biggest goal as a teacher is that all students leave my classroom with self confidence, the feeling of success, and the motivation to continue to learn,” Miller is quoted from her application. Regional Teachers of the Year are nominated by students, colleagues, administrators, friends or family members. Regional winners were identified through a local nomination, application and selection process facilitated by the 19 Education Service Districts around the state. Applicants submitted testimonials and letters of support and were assessed by a diverse panel of regional representatives on the attributes of leadership, instructional expertise, commitment to equity, community involvement, understanding of educational issues, vision and professional development. “Congratulations to every Regional Teacher of the Year. These impressive educators inspire possibility and promise both inside and outside the classroom,” stated Dr. Charlene Williams, director of the Oregon Department of Education. “It's vitally important to recognize the essential role that teachers play in their communities and to honor the many contributions they make in the lives of students all across Oregon. Earning this recognition means that an educator has built strong relationships and partnerships with students and families and empowered students to reach their fullest potential.” Each Regional Teacher of the Year wins a $1,000 cash prize and is in the running for Oregon’s 2023-24 Oregon Teacher of the Year – to be announced in October.* Since 1995, when the Oregon Lottery began allocating revenue to public education, more than $9 billion has been transferred to school districts across the state. This past year, nearly $1 million dollars of Oregon Lottery funding went to Grant County. “Oregon Lottery is proud to celebrate the work and dedication of our Regional Teacher of the Year recipients,” said Mike Wells, interim director of Oregon Lottery. “These educators have shown exceptional leadership through their strong relationships with students and ability to uplift their communities.” On Friday, September 22, 2023, once all 17 Regional Teachers of the Year are announced, the full list of statewide winners will be available on the Oregon Teacher of the Year website. Do you know an outstanding teacher? Please nominate them as the 2024-25 Oregon Teacher of the Year by visiting oregonteacheroftheyear.org.
A dashcam image of a semi on fire, which is part of the multi-vehicle incident that has shut down I-84 in Eastern Oregon. According to ODOT, there are approximately 30 vehicles involved in this crash and the closure is expected to last a couple of hours. Photo from Lizzy Abel *Please note the time stamp is incorrect due to the dash cam being set for Central Time not Pacific Time Closure details at http://elkhornmediagroup.com/multiple-vehicle-crash-closed-i-84/
FREEWAY CLOSURE Update: 10:20 P.M. Tripcheck is showing all routes open in both directions. ____________________________ Previous: Update as of 6:11pm from ODOT ODOT: East. Ore.: OR 204 (Tollgate Highway), from milepost .1 in Elgin to milepost 39 in Weston, is now closed to all traffic. I-84 remains closed both eastbound and westbound between Exit 216 (6 miles east of Pendleton) and Exit 265 near La Grande due to a multiple vehicle crash earlier this afternoon near milepost 227. The westbound highway is also closed to trucks and through traffic at Exit 302 in Baker City and Exit 374 in Ontario. This is anticipated to be a lengthy closure. OR 245 remains closed to non-local traffic. Travelers will need to wait until the freeway opens. Stay home and stay safe. Update from ODOT AS OF 3:51pm ODOT: East. Ore.: I-84 remains closed westbound between Exit 265 (5 miles east of La Grande) and Exit 216 (6 miles east of Pendleton) due to a multiple vehicle crash near milepost 227. The westbound lanes are also closed at Baker City to all traffic and closed to trucks at Exit 374 in Ontario. OR 204 (Tollgate Highway) and OR 245 remain closed (open to local traffic only). Update as of 3:25: From ODOT: I-84 remains closed westbound between Exit 265 (5 miles east of La Grande) and Exit 216 (6 miles east of Pendelton) due to a multiple vehicle crash near milepost 227. I-84 eastbound is also closed between Exit 265 and Exit 216. OR 204 (Tollgate Highway) and OR 245 are closed to non-local traffic, as they are not viable routes for I-84. The highway is expected to be closed for several hours. Current closures include: •I-84 from Ontario to Baker City WESTBOUND to truck traffic •I-84 EASTBOUND AND WESTBOUND between La Grande and Pendleton I-84 WESTBOUND from Baker City to La Grande •OR204 Tollgate WESTBOUND AND EASTBOUND (Local freight and passenger vehicles only. No I-84 access for commercial motor vehicles) Update as of 1:35pm: Both eastbound and westbound lanes of I-84 are closed between Pendleton and La Grande due to a large multiple-vehicle incident, early estimates are at least 30 vehicles, on Cabbage Hill. ODOT also reports that two semi trucks are on fire. Update as of 1:20pm: I-84 is closed westbound at La Grande. ATTENTION! We are receiving reports from travelers in the area of a crash and possible vehicle fire on I-84 westbound near the weigh station on Cabbage Hill. We are being told that traffic is at a standstill. It is also being reported that there is very thick fog in that area. We advise travelers to use extreme caution if they are traveling in that area.

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A dashcam image of a semi on fire, which is part of the multi-vehicle incident that has shut down I-84 in Eastern Oregon. According to ODOT, there are approximately 30 vehicles involved in this crash and the closure is expected to last a couple of hours. Photo from Lizzy Abel *Please note the time stamp is incorrect due to the dash cam being set for Central Time not Pacific Time Closure details at http://elkhornmediagroup.com/multiple-vehicle-crash-closed-i-84/
FREEWAY CLOSURE Update: 10:20 P.M. Tripcheck is showing all routes open in both directions. POSTED EARLIER: Update as of 6:11pm from ODOT ODOT: East. Ore.: OR 204 (Tollgate Highway), from milepost .1 in Elgin to milepost 39 in Weston, is now closed to all traffic. I-84 remains closed both eastbound and westbound between Exit 216 (6 miles east of Pendleton) and Exit 265 near La Grande due to a multiple vehicle crash earlier this afternoon near milepost 227. The westbound highway is also closed to trucks and through traffic at Exit 302 in Baker City and Exit 374 in Ontario. This is anticipated to be a lengthy closure. OR 245 remains closed to non-local traffic. Travelers will need to wait until the freeway opens. Stay home and stay safe. Update from ODOT AS OF 3:51pm ODOT: East. Ore.: I-84 remains closed westbound between Exit 265 (5 miles east of La Grande) and Exit 216 (6 miles east of Pendleton) due to a multiple vehicle crash near milepost 227. The westbound lanes are also closed at Baker City to all traffic and closed to trucks at Exit 374 in Ontario. OR 204 (Tollgate Highway) and OR 245 remain closed (open to local traffic only). Current closures include: •I-84 from Ontario to Baker City WESTBOUND to truck traffic •I-84 EASTBOUND AND WESTBOUND between La Grande and Pendleton I-84 WESTBOUND from Baker City to La Grande •OR204 Tollgate WESTBOUND AND EASTBOUND (Local freight and passenger vehicles only. No I-84 access for commercial motor vehicles) Update as of 1:35pm: Both eastbound and westbound lanes of I-84 are closed between Pendleton and La Grande due to a large multiple-vehicle incident, early estimates are at least 30 vehicles, on Cabbage Hill. ODOT also reports that two semi trucks are on fire. Update as of 1:20pm: I-84 is closed westbound at La Grande. ATTENTION! We are receiving reports from travelers in the area of a crash and possible vehicle fire on I-84 westbound near the weigh station on Cabbage Hill. We are being told that traffic is at a standstill. It is also being reported that there is very thick fog in that area. We advise travelers to use extreme caution if they are traveling in that area.
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