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%).

OREGON — The percentage of Oregon kindergartners whose families opted them out of vaccinations for non-medical reasons jumped to 9.7% for the …

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.