Oregon
Rep. Levy: $2.5 million in grants now available to Oregon school districts for wireless panic alarms – KTVZ
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Education’s School Safety and Emergency Management program opened up applications Thursday for school districts to apply for the Wireless Panic Alarm Grant. Rep. Emerson Levy (D-Central Oregon) secured funding for the school safety improvements during the 2023 legislative session.
“We can all sleep better tonight knowing our tax dollars are going to this common-sense approach to enhancing our emergency procedures in and around our school campuses,” said Rep. Levy in a news release. “From a student needing an EpiPen to a natural disaster or man-made emergency, this funding will give our school districts the ability to community more efficiently and effectively within the school campus and with first responders. In an emergency, every second counts.”
In 2023, Rep. Levy introduced Alyssa’s Law (HB 3101) to require school districts in Oregon to install silent panic alarm systems in their schools. While Levy said the bill didn’t pass during the legislative session due to the record-long Senate Republican walkouts, SSEM was given money for the grant program in a budget bill (House Bill 5014).
As outlined by the Oregon Department of Education, the Wireless Panic Alarm Grant is open to School districts that provide services to students during the regular school year. Applicants may request grant funds for every school building used by students during the school year. School districts will be reimbursed $2,000 per school in their district.
Districts that wish to apply or have questions can visit ODE’s SSEM website or email ODE.SSEM@ode.oregon.gov to request a link for an application.
Alyssa’s Law as Levy introduced it is named in memory of Alyssa Alhadeff, a 14-year-old student who tragically lost her life during the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in 2017. The law requiring schools to install silent panic alarm systems has passed in six states, and Levy plans to reintroduce that legislation in 2025 to improve safety in all Oregon schools.
“Thank you to the Oregon Department of Education, our first responders, and the school districts all around Oregon who worked with us to make sure these grants can be applied quickly and seamlessly. I look forward to continuing to work on this in the future,” said Levy.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The Oregon Department of Forestry is asking Oregonians to be careful when disposing of yard debris this spring.
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“There have already been 23 escaped debris burns for a total of 83 acres reported on ODF-protected land in 2026,” the agency said.
The agency said that at this time last year, it had responded to 37 escaped burns.
“More than 70% of wildfires every year in Oregon are human-caused, with escaped debris burns topping the list,” ODF said. “With record-low snowpack and an abnormally warm winter, forecasters are anticipating a hotter and drier summer than usual.”
The Central Oregon District of ODF has already declared the start of fire season.
On May 14, fire restrictions will go into effect for all Bureau of Land Management lands in Oregon and Washington.
“We are increasingly concerned that 2026 could rival the most extreme years on record for heat and dryness in the Pacific Northwest,” said Jeff Fedrizzi, assistant chief of operations for the Pacific Northwest, U.S. Wildland Fire Service. “Every visitor must understand that even one small spark can lead to a costly and destructive fire in these high-impact conditions.”
Officials say the restrictions will help reduce the risk of human-caused fires. BLM officials say anyone who violates the prohibition could be fined up to $100,000 and/or face up to 12 months in prison.
More information on fire season is available on the ODF website.
The Bureau of Land Management website has additional information on fire restrictions and closures.
The Oregon Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at May 10, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Pick 4 numbers from May 10 drawing
1PM: 8-2-8-4
4PM: 5-1-2-6
7PM: 1-5-9-6
10PM: 8-6-5-1
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
When are the Oregon Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 7:59 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 7:59 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 4: 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. daily.
- Win for Life: 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Megabucks: 7:29 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by an Oregon editor. You can send feedback using this form.
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon DMV issued a warning for drivers, saying scammers are still sending out fake text messages trying to steal money from people.
State DMV officials say it is part of a nationwide scam that’s been happening for nearly two years.
The fake text messages often come from international phone numbers or non-government email addresses.
In the messages, the scammers threaten to suspend car registration or driving privileges if a person doesn’t pay.
If you get this message, the DMV asks that you don’t click on any links or respond. Simply report it to the Federal Trade Commission or delete it.
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