Rotary District 5100 is accepting applications through March 1 for its Global Grant Scholarship, supporting graduate-level international study focused on service, sustainability and Rotary’s seven global Areas of Focus.

U.S. Rep Cliff Bentz addresses concerns about the elimination of the vote-by-mail system under the Trump Administration and he also responds to criticisms that the Republican-dominated house is providing little to no pushback against Trump policies.

Bentz responded that Oregon’s “provider tax,” which the state uses to draw federal matching funds, was a “shell game” but admitted reductions pose a serious threat. “This is an existential issue to my hospitals,” he said.

A call for volunteers, partners and sponsors is being made to support the Community Cleanup of Bingen - White Salmon, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year and will be held Friday and Saturday, May 21-22, in Bingen, Washington. Sign up here.