Two information nights set, applications open for new ‘choice’ high school in NE Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools is inviting the community to learn about its new “choice option” high school during two information…
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OSU-Cascades to host MLK Day peace breakfast in Bend
​BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State University–Cascades will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with its annual Peace…
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Oregon universities eye mergers, partnerships amid low funding and test scores
OREGON (KTVZ)– Some Oregon universities could be heading toward a future of closer collaboration, or even potential mergers, as the state confronts…
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Renewal of $2.7 million federal grant assures five years of funding for NeighborImpact’s Head Start program
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As child care providers across the country await clarity amid delayed and frozen federal funding, NeighborImpact said…
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Snow in the forecast could mean difficulties with schools; how school districts prepare for winter weather
(UPDATE: adding video and quotes from Bend-LaPine Schools Director of Communications, Scott Maben) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Snow, Sleet, Ice, all…
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Crook County School Board seeks input on naming Interim Superintendent Dr. Joel Hoff to permanent post
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County School Board is seeking input from stakeholders to inform its decision regarding the…
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Driver arrested in DUII hit-and run crash that knocked out phone service to Bend-La Pine Schools for days
A weekend crash into a utility box and brick wall in downtown Bend led to a driver’s arrest and also took down Bend-La Pine Schools’ external phone…
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It’s in the cards: Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend launch ‘Club 105′ to boost kids’ participation – and future success
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend celebrated its inaugural Club 105 ceremony on Thursday, a new program to recognize and reward…
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Bend-Redmond Habitat buys surplus school district land for future homes; school district staff to get priority
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity said Thursday it has officially closed on the purchase of surplus land from Bend-La Pine…
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COCC’s Madras campus expansion opens soon; Tykeson Family Foundation gives $100K ‘capping grant’
(Update: Video Added) Major fundraising for Central Oregon Community College’s Madras campus expansion, set to open for winter term’s first day…
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Heart of Oregon Corps receives $300,000 Ford Family Foundation grant toward new Redmond campus
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ)) — Heart of Oregon Corps announced Monday a “transformative” $300,000 grant from The Ford Family Foundation in support of…
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Black-led nonprofits across Oregon receive $720,000 in grants, thanks to Oregon Community Foundation
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Community Foundation announced Wednesday, it donated $720,000 in grants to 30 Black-led nonprofits across the…
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‘You’re stronger than you think’: Oregon Youth Challenge Program graduates 70th cadet class
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon National Guard’s Youth Challenge Program graduated its 70th cadet class Wednesday, to the cheers of families,…
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Bend’s Miller Elementary School cancels a second day of classes after fire linked to lithium battery
A fire at Miller Elementary School in Bend on Sunday night caused significant damage to a custodial workshop but was contained by the school’s…
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Powell Butte Community Charter School wins Firebusters Grand Prize; assembly set for Tuesday
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Fire Prevention Cooperative (Co-Op) recently held the 39th Annual Firebusters Fire & Life Safety program…
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OSU 3-D printing researchers develop fast-curing, environmentally friendly concrete substitute
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Researchers at Oregon State University said this week they have developed a quick-setting, environmentally friendly…
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‘A perfect place to grow evergreens’: Oregon holds onto its title of top Christmas tree producer by adapting
(Update: Video added) CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – It sounds like the setup for a holiday romantic comedy: Priya Rajarapu works as a Christmas tree…
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Oregon Department of Education issues Statewide Report Card, results of student survey
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The 2024-25 edition of the Oregon Statewide Report Card is now available on the Oregon Department of Education website. This…
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Sky View Middle School teacher Loren Renfroe named Bend-La Pine Schools Educator of the Year
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend-La Pine Schools Excellence in Education awards culminated Friday afternoon with the presentation…
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Oregon’s new school ‘report cards’ show more ninth-graders on track to graduate; attendance still trails pre-pandemic levels
(Update: adding video) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Education released the At-A-Glance School and District…
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