Free news from Oregon Journalism Project: At 9.7%, Oregon has the third-highest kindergarten vaccine opt-out rate in the country, nearly triple the nation’s 3.4%. Idaho ranks first (15.1%), followed by Utah (10%).

THE DALLES — Kindergarten registration for the 2025–2026 school year at North Wasco County School District 21 (NWCSD) schools will open online on May 5. Registration is available for incoming kindergarten students at Chenowith, Colonel Wright, and Dry Hollow Elementary Schools.

THE GORGE — As of March 27, there were 483 confirmed measles cases in 20 states, including Washington, nationwide. That’s nearly 200 more case…