BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State University-Cascades will host Eboné F. Bell, a nationally recognized entrepreneur and anti-bullying advocate, for a talk on leadership and inclusion. The event will take place 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 14 in the Charles McGrath Family Atrium in Edward J. Ray Hall on the OSU-Cascades’ campus, according
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Thursday at Ridgeview High School in Redmond, three judges from the Oregon Court of Appeals paid a visit to hold oral arguments and answer questions from students about the work of the judicial branch. It’s part of an ongoing program where the court travels to schools across the state, allowing
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(UPDATE: Added Video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Students feel they are often left behind when it comes to their physical and mental well being. According to a new report by the Oregon Health Authority, more than 1 out of 5 students reported not having their physical and mental health care needs met. In 2022, more
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Central Oregon educators and advocates are joining forces this October to mark National Bullying Prevention Month, while working to create safer and more supportive environments for local students.
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(Update: Adding video) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Heart of Oregon Corps kicked off a major fourth-quarter sprint Tuesday to raise the final $1.67 million needed to build Central Oregon’s first Youth Workforce Development Campus in Redmond. The organization’s leadership, staff and board will invest more than 400 hours in a campaign through Dec. 31 that includes four
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – More than one in five Oregon eighth- and 11th-graders say they experienced unmet mental or physical health care needs in 2022, according to a new state Student Health Survey report developed with Oregon youth using the most recent data available. “The findings paint a sobering picture of the challenges youth face in
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Class is back in session but kids are not showing up. As of the 23-24 academic school year 33 percent of all students in the Bend-LaPine School district were considered chronically absentee.That is one in three students are constantly missing class. The Bend-LaPine School District has decided to take action. On
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The Bend FFA chapter has been recognized in 2025 National Chapter Award Program from the National FFA Organization. They were given a 2-star ranking – truly a mark of their exceptionalism. Fewer than 10% of chapters nationwide are given a ranking from the National FFA Organization. The National Chapter Award Program recognizes outstanding FFA chapters
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — High school students across Oregon are being encouraged to use their creative skills to promote heat illness prevention in the workplace through a new media contest. The annual competition, organized by the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division (Oregon OSHA), aims to raise awareness among young workers about the importance of
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Central Oregon Community College (COCC) a $1.3 million TRIO Student Support Services grant to help more students succeed academically and complete their degrees. The four-year grant will allow the college to provide specialized assistance to 140 students each year, focusing on those who are
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(Update: video added) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County School District announced this week that it has received a generous $25,000 donation from tech company Meta (Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp) to support its growing robotics programs. District officials said the funding will provide robotics supplies, starter kits, and equipment for after-school clubs and student
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(Update: video added) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College has received a $1.36 million federal grant that will provide 140 low-income, first-generation students per year with specialized assistance to help them graduate from COCC and transfer to a four-year university. The U.S. Department of Education’s TRIO Student Support Services grant began on Sept.
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(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State University–Cascades released a preliminary fall enrollment report Tuesday that it said shows continued and steady overall growth, and a marked increase in enrollment in high-demand fields. The campus is serving a total of 1,384 students, including a 2% increase in undergraduate students and 221 new freshmen.
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Oregon’s new state education data reveals a landscape marked by incremental progress and enduring challenges. For the first time since 2021, student test scores have improved across all major subjects— literacy, mathematics, and science.
However, the climb back to pre-pandemic achievement levels remains a daunting one, as proficiency percentages statewide are still lagging behind what was seen before COVID-19 disrupted classrooms and learning routines.
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CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – An analysis of forest-based projects funded through the sale of carbon credits shows that 10% of them may have a net warming effect on the climate because of the way they alter the Earth’s albedo, or how much sunlight is reflected back into space. The study led by scientists in the Oregon State
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CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Two fault systems on North America’s West Coast – the Cascadia subduction zone and the San Andreas fault – may be synchronized, with earthquakes on one fault potentially triggering seismic events on the other, a new study found. “We’re used to hearing the ‘Big One’ – Cascadia – being this catastrophic huge thing,”
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CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and similar platforms are apparently no antidote for the global loneliness epidemic, according to Oregon State University research that linked increases in social media use with a greater likelihood of feeling alone. The study, led by Jessica Gorman of the OSU College of Health, was published Monday in the International
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This Sunday, the Bend community will gather at Mountain Burger to celebrate the people who inspire the next generation—our teachers. Hosted by National Solar, with support from Mountain Burger and Cascade Lakes Brewing, the Bend Teacher Appreciation Dinner will open its doors at 2747 Northwest Crossing Drive from 5:00 to 9:00 PM in
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Next Tuesday evening, Sen. Lisa Reynolds, MD (D-Portland), who worked with Governor Tina Kotek on her recent executive order creating phone-free schools, will convene lawmakers and community leaders in a roundtable discussion on how to make the new rule work best for student success and well-being. Here are the details, as released Friday
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College announced Thursday a new $1.33 million grant from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration that will provide scholarships and paid field placements in behavioral health for up to 18 students a year. “This funding will bring essential support for students pursuing futures as qualified mental health
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