‘Above and beyond expectations’: Reactions to the new library in Redmond
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The large 40,000-square-foot space of the new Redmond Library is all but ready to open later this month. The new open design has…
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Revamping recess: Camp Fire pilots Playworks program at Three Rivers School
BEND, Ore., (KTVZ) – Ask elementary school kids what they love about school, and you’ll likely hear a number of them enthusiastically shout,…
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Nominations are open for 2025-26 Oregon Teacher of the Year
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Honor an outstanding educator in your life – Nominations for Oregon Teacher of the Year are open now through February 6. …
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Three grants give boost to COCC initiative to encourage student diversity in science programs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An initiative to encourage student diversity in science programs at Central Oregon Community College and to promote broader…
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‘Definitely the life of the party:’ Redmond High remembering beloved, well-known agriculture teacher Lance Hill
Redmond High School is honoring the life and legacy of beloved agricultural teacher and Future Farmers of America advisor Lance Hill, who passed away…
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COCC sets series of community ‘meet and greet’ events for three presidential finalists
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Following the recent announcement that the Central Oregon Community College Board of Directors has selected three finalists for…
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Crook County School Board member Cheyenne Edgerly speaks out after fiery meeting, Skinner’s planned departure
(update: Cheyenne Edgerly issues statement ) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) –Crook County School Board member Cheyenne Edgerly, who voted against moving…
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String of fiber optic line troubles cause phone, internet outages at five south Deschutes County schools
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A fiber optic line that Bend-La Pine Schools’ five schools in southern Deschutes County rely on for phone and internet…
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Watch Live: Crook County School Board expected to decide Superintendent Melissa Skinner’s fate tonight
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Tensions are running high in Prineville Monday evening as the Crook County School Board holds a special meeting about the…
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Audio leaks and revealing details emerge in Crook County controversy over schools superintendent
On Monday, December 9th, the Crook County School Board met for what local publication the Prineville Review is saying was an illegal executive…
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Embattled Crook County Schools Superintendent Dr. Melissa Skinner issues first statement amid athletic director furor
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County School Superintendent Dr. Melissa Skinner spoke out Thursday for the first time since she became the focus of…
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Caldera High School’s Makerspace Lab receives SELCO Credit Union’s $15,000 ‘Classroom Makeover’ grant
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Makerspace Lab at Caldera High School in Bend is one of three statewide recipients of SELCO Community Credit Union’s…
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‘It’s really special’: Redmond High holds fundraiser for their school’s Sparrow, Greyson
Redmond High School’s Sparrow Club is organizing a fundraiser for their 2024-2025 Sparrow,…
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Crook County School Board member speaks out, as board will determine superintendent’s fate
Crook County School District board members are sharing their thoughts on Superintendent Dr. Melissa Skinner, as turmoil continues in the…
Continue Reading Crook County Superintendent Melissa Skinner is under fire with community members over accusations of suspect hiring decisions and nepotism
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – The trouble continues for Crook County Superintendent Melissa Skinner as a group looking to oust her from her role has…
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COCC’s ‘Growing Together’ campaign for Madras campus receives $300K from Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — An award of $250,000 from the Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund to Central Oregon Community College’s “Growing Together”…
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Crook County School Board asks superintendent to retain athletic director after her independent decision to reassign him
On Monday evening, members of the Crook County School Board voted 4-0 at a packed meeting to not move forward with hearing a compliant filed against…
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COCC board names 3 finalists from Minnesota, Arizona and California to become college’s next president
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Community College Board of Directors announced Tuesday three finalists for the role of college president…
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Central Oregon school closures and delays: Friday, December 13th
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s NewsChannel 21’s current list of school closures and delays for Friday, December 13th: -Jefferson County School District…
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COCC’s new STRIVE training, mentorship program is accepting applications from veteran entrepreneurs
Central Oregon Community College’s Small Business Development Center is one of only eight educational sites in the country to be a designated partner…
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