Joe Kline
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Associated Press
The teacher who was shot and killed at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Ore, graduated from Boise State University, according to a statement from her family that was read during a press conference.
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Susan Stacy/Posted by joemat on iNaturalistLast September, a woman found what is likely the first DNA-confirmed death cap mushroom in our region. The extremely toxic fungus is a concern for parents and pet owners, alike. -
Joe Kline/APThe shooting occurred at Silver Rail Elementary School. Multiple victims, including children, have been sent to an area hospital.
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