Through Special Olympics ‘Healthy Athletes’ program, he got new ones on the spot. “I’m so happy!” Poindexter said. He said he can hear his coaches much better with his new hearing aids.

CORVALLIS, Ore. — This weekend in Corvallis, more than 1,000 athletes will take part in the Special Olympics Oregon Summer State Games, which makes its return after a seven-year hiatus. During ...