 The developing larvae eats the roots and can kill lawns. Learn more at agr.wa.gov. So far, there have been no reports of Japanese beetle sightings in Oregon, according to the ODA. Oregon Governor Tina Kotek is proposing revamping the way K-12 education is funded. Intermountain ESD Superintendent Mark Mulvihill says it will mean increased money for the general fund. Kotek agreed with the public education lobby groups.