Gov. Gavin Newsom, joined by First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, and a transitional kindergarten student peek at each other through plastic educational toys at Miwok Village Elementary School in Elk Grove on Monday during an event to highlight the state’s plans to increase culturally competent instruction, nutrition initiatives, health care, counseling and before-and after-school programs.
Estacada's Gener Pinto-Dominguez (7) hugs his mother, Jeanette Pinto, after winning the first round of Class 4A OSAA state playoffs on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, at Stayton High School in Stayton, Ore.
Lionel Kosovan, 3, throws the lasso onto the plastic steer E.Z. Orchards Harvestfest on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Salem, Ore.
First grade boys run the 1500 meters at the annual Awesome 3000 at McCulloch Stadium in Bush's Pasture Park on Saturday, April, 27, 2024, in Salem, Ore.
Singer Taylor Swift performs at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara in the first of two concerts at the stadium.
Silverton celebrates its state championship win after defeating Crater 61-60 at Linfield University on March 9, 2024, in McMinnville, Ore. It's Silverton's first championship since 2016.
Cordova High School cheerleader Amia Adkins dances in preparation for the Million Dreams Fourth of July Parade on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in Rancho Cordova.
Michael Kehoe from Mt. Angel pulls his children Jameson, 4, and Anabelle, 9, in a wagon at the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in Woodburn, Ore.
Zaiden Jackson, 9, attempts to go under the water at Riverfront Park on Friday, June 14, 2024, in Salem, Ore.
Flagger Lisa Roberts helps Mandy Anderson after an incident on River Road South during the Ironman 70.3 Oregon on Sunday, July 21, 2024, in Salem, Ore.
A person rides a horse with the United States Flag during the national anthem at the Eugene Pro Rodeo on Saturday, July 2, 2022, in Eugene.
Brigitte Miller from Independence paints flowers at Schreiner's Gardens on Friday, May 17, 2024, in Salem, Ore.
Fernanda Ruiz, 6, and Tomas Ruiz, 3, sled down a hill during the winter storms at Willamette University on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, in Salem, Ore.
Tochtli tz iquin, right, plays the huéhuetl for Grupo Danza Azteca Mexica to dance during the annual Día de los Muertos tradition on Saturday, Nov 4, 2023, at McKay High School in Salem, Ore.
Wanda Anne Cosmos greets her aunt after the drag show on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, in Eugene. Cosmos opened up about being a drag queen a couple of weeks before the show and said, "After telling them, my drag blossomed from that moment because it wasn't a secret or something I wasn't ashamed of... I felt more energized."
Moira Lieberson and Cliff Yaakola dance to German live music during the annual Volksfest on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, in Mt. Angel, Ore.
Nicole Hummel flattens clay onto the pottery wheel for her project in her studio on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, in Eugene.
Sonan Gerad, right, walks her younger brother Archie Casewell, 10, down the aisle of animatronic monsters during the 12th annual Fairmount Halloween parade on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023 in Salem, Ore.
Lt. Col. (Ret.) Dwight Morse, left, receives the Oregon Distinguished Service Medal from Oregon Army National Guard Col. Russel Gibson at North Salem High School on Saturday, June 29, 2024, in Salem, Ore.
Pam McHugh, a part-time instructional assistant, does a reading assessment with first grader Quinn Healy, 6, at Queen of Peace Catholic School.
Maggy Johnston, an outreach coordinator with Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency, wraps a cold towel around Michael Pesterfluid during the heat wave in Salem.
Noel Acevedo, 8, a third grader, draws a rocket ship at Yoshikai Elementary School on Wednesday in Salem.
Francesca Shackleford, left, and Sean Henry pick out a pumpkin to take home at E.Z. Orchards Harvestfest in Salem.
6A boys compete during the OSAA Cross Country State Championships at Lane Community College on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Eugene, Ore.
Alex Pineda carries his partner Irene Martinez across the muddy farm at the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival on Saturday.
Stayton's Breeci Hampton cuts a piece of the net after winning the OSAA 4A girls state championship at Forest Grove High School on Saturday in Forest Grove.
The Angry Unicorns compete in the dragon boat races during the 27th annual World Beat Festival at Riverfront Park on Saturday, June 29, 2024, in Salem, Ore.