Skilled trades shortage addressed as welding tour visits Redmond High School
(Update: adding video). REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Western Welding Academy’s Blue Collar Tour visited Redmond High School on March 6th to provide…
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University of Oregon receives $20M grant to support students with disabilities
EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The University of Oregon received a $20 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to support youth with…
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Oregon Legislature passes bill expanding options to treat allergic reactions in schools
While legislators are supposed to represent their constituents, it’s not often that a letter from an Oregon teen leads to a…
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COCC makes its case on balancing wages and financial stability as union classified workers weigh possible strike
(Update: Adding OEA response to COCC statement) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College, which could face a spring strike by its…
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Wildfire Safety: As fire season approaches, you’re invited to hear from local experts about strategies you can use to protect your home
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Community members are invited to attend a free Wildfire Home Protection Workshop designed to help reduce wildfire risk and…
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COCC is not alone: Two other Oregon community colleges, four school districts face possible strikes this spring
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Contract negotiations at four Oregon K-12 school districts and three community colleges remain unresolved after a year “and are…
Continue Reading COCC president responds after classified workers declare impasse, which may lead to Oregon’s first community college strike
Central Oregon Community College classified workers declared an impasse in their contract talks and mediation efforts on Monday, setting the stage…
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One Class At a Time: Teaching craftsmanship and character in La Pine
LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ News and Mid Oregon Credit Union awarded a $2,000 grant to the manufacturing and forestry program at La Pine High School…
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OnPoint Community Credit Union seeks nominations for 17th annual Prize for Excellence in Education
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — OnPoint Community Credit Union is asking the public to nominate exceptional educators for its 17th annual Prize for…
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Oregon House OKs bill to alert school, university communities of immigration activity
By Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon public universities and schools would have to promptly notify their…
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Crook County School Board holds listening sessions after survey shows strong support for interim superintendent
The Crook County School Board took the first step this week toward potentially appointing Interim Superintendent Dr. Joel Hoff to a permanent…
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COCC receives $224K grant for scholarships to help rural students in health care training programs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — More than 50 rural-based students enrolled in health care training programs at Central Oregon Community College — in areas…
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Rep. Bynum nominates 23 Fifth District students to U.S. service academies; 6 are from Deschutes County
OREGON CITY, Ore. (KTVZ) – Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Ore. announced Wednesday the nomination of 23 students in Oregon’s Fifth Congressional District…
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Ross Dress for Less, Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend team up for in-store fundraiser to help kids succeed in school
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Ross Stores is launching its 12th annual “Help Local Kids Succeed in School” fundraiser starting on Saturday to benefit the Boys…
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Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation launches Art Contest for 2026 SELCO Kids’ PPP team race
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation is accepting entries for the SELCO Kids’ Mini PPP Art Contest right now through the…
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OSU-Cascades study reveals tourism costs outweigh benefits for residents in popular destinations
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon State University-Cascades has published the findings of a years-long study of sustainable tourism, revealing that the…
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Problem Solvers: Culver School District Superintendent to resign after numerous complaints prompted investigation
Culver School District Superintendent Stefanie Garber is stepping down from her position at the end of the current term. Her resignation follows a…
Continue Reading Crook County School Board sets listening sessions on appointing Dr. Joel Hoff as permanent superintendent
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County School Board is inviting students, families, staff and community members to participate in a…
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Amid worsening national shortage of skilled workers, COCC shines spotlight on technical education programs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The U.S. faces a projected deficit of 6 million skilled workers by 2032 in fields such as health care, construction and…
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Oregon’s high school graduation rate inches up to record high, still below U.S. average; look up your school, district
(Update: Adding Crook County, Redmond statements) By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon high schoolers in the…
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