A pencil running for Oregon governor hopes to make its mark on education issues
By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — Oregon’s low youth literacy rates spurred a new candidate to announce a write-in…
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Bend Fire & Rescue launches Camp Fire Axe for high school students
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire & Rescue is inviting Central Oregon high school students to apply for Camp Fire Axe, a four-day summer fire…
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Central Oregon Community College employees prepare for strike as mediation continues
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Classified employees at Central Oregon Community College could go on strike Thursday morning if ongoing negotiations with the…
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There’s Good News: Sprouts Montessori of Bend awarded $719,200 state grant
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sprouts Montessori of Bend has been awarded a $719,200 property acquisition grant to open a new licensed child care facility for…
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Crook County Foundation Scholarship Applications open, CCHS seniors & those seeking higher education eligible to apply
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County Foundation opened its 2026 Scholarship Applications on March 16th, offering funding opportunities for…
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Redmond School District celebrates students who were awarded academic honors by College Board
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Students at Redmond and Ridgeview High Schools earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs.…
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All Oregon school districts have now implemented Gov. Kotek’s order banning cellphone use during school hours
ESTACADA, Ore. — Governor Tina Kotek visited Estacada High School Wednesday to see how Executive Order 25-09 is working, now that 100 percent of…
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Award-Winning novelist Carter Sickels to read at OSU-Cascades May 14
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Award-winning novelist Carter Sickels will read from his work at Oregon State University-Cascades on May 14. The event is…
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Opening date announced for Deschutes County’s largest library: A new hub for learning and community in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes Public Library announced today that the new Central Library in Bend will open to the public on May 11, 2026. Located…
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One Class at a Time: Silver Rail’s “Miss G” helps kids find their rhythm
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new music program at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend is already striking a chord with students, thanks to one teacher’s…
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COCC classified staff begin strike authorization vote; walkout would be the second in the state
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Unionized classified staff at Central Oregon Community College launched a strike authorization vote Friday morning to protest…
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There’s Good News: Student-run apparel shop opens at Crook County High School
CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County High School celebrated the opening of a new student-run apparel shop Wednesday with a ribbon-cutting…
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Oregon AG sues Trump Administration over college data rules, warns of student privacy violations
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of 16 other attorneys general filed a lawsuit against the Trump…
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Bend-La Pine’s new ‘choice option’ high school has its new name: Deschutes River High
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools has chosen a name for its newest high school, opening next fall. The new choice option school will be…
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There’s Good News: From classrooms to labs, Bend students prove girls belong in science
(Update: adding broadcast video). BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — February marked International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a global reminder that a…
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Creating pathways to success: Heart of Oregon Corps receives boost from O’Reilly Automotive Foundation
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – From building affordable homes to mitigating wildfire risks to providing local childcare and distributing fresh food,…
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Oregon State Legislature approves $42M for OSU-Cascades student health and recreation center
(Update: adding video, comments from students, dean of OSU-Cascades, and local lawmakers) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Years of growth are continuing here in…
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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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