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Ridgeview High student Jordan Jensen overcomes challenges, receives ‘Beat the Odds’ scholarship

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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Stand for Children Oregon is excited to recognize Jordan Jensen from Ridgeview High School as a recipient of the Beat the Odds Scholarship. This scholarship awards $5,000 annually for four years to support exceptional students who have overcome significant challenges while demonstrating unwavering dedication to their education. Jordan is one of just eight students

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Spring forward, fall behind? UO study finds daylight saving time switch costs worker productivity more than thought

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But early-AM productivity picks up after ‘fall back’ to standard time EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — As much of the world prepares to turn clocks back an hour this fall, new research from the University of Oregon finds the annual spring forward to daylight saving time affects worker productivity more than previously thought. Rather than affecting

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Surf and turf: OSU researchers to study feeding seaweed to cattle in bid to cut greenhouse gas emissions

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CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State University researchers have received a $1 million federal grant to study the impact of adding seaweed to the diets of beef cattle as a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Recent research has found that feeding seaweed can reduce methane emissions from cattle, most of which originates from enteric

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Bend-La Pine Schools honor La Pine High Principal Scott Olszewski as Administrator of the Year

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La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools presented its Administrator of the Year award Friday evening to Scott Olszewski, Principal of La Pine High School. Superintendent Steven Cook and other district officials made the surprise presentation during halftime of the La Pine High Hawks home football game. Olszewski has been with Bend-La Pine Schools

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OSU astrophysicist helps make Wile E. Coyote observation, confirming theory of how solar flares are created

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CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – An international collaboration that includes an Oregon State University astrophysicist has identified a phenomenon, likened to the quick-footed movements of an iconic cartoon predator, that proves a 19-year-old theory regarding how solar flares are created. Understanding solar flares is important for predicting space weather and mitigating how it affects technology and

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Camp Fire Central Oregon steps in to save South County after-school programs, says it needs community support

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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In light of the recent closure of the La Pine Parks and Rec District, which recently ceased operations and laid off staff, Camp Fire Central Oregon says it’s stepping in to support local families and youth. The closure has directly impacted the HUB program, which provided essential after-school child care services

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OSU study: Tiny, elusive tube sock-like skunk in the Cascades covers more ground than deer, sensitive to severe winters

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CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – A study in Oregon’s Cascade Range of a tiny, elusive skunk found the animal can cover more ground than deer and is sensitive to climate change, particularly severe winter weather. The research is important because small mammals such as the western spotted skunk face major threats from human-induced land use change,

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Cascades Academy holds College Fair for area HS students to learn about admissions, financial aid processes

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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hundreds of area high school students and their parents learned how to navigate the college application process on Saturday at Cascades Academy, which hosted its first-ever STORY (Small Town Outreach and Recruitment Yielding) College Fair.  “Thirty-plus colleges and universities are here today, some of whom are big-name private institutions like Harvard, Yale

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OSU-Cascades sets meeting for public input on planned $4 million EPA grant request for former landfill remediation

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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State University – Cascades will host a public meeting next week to gather input on a proposal for an Environmental Protection Agency grant of about $4 million to remediate a portion of the former Deschutes County demolition landfill for future expansion plans.  The project will provide 24 acres of usable

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High Desert Christian Academy working to transform former hospital into educational hub

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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — In recent months, High Desert Christian Academy staff and community partners have been blazing the trail and garnering community support to revitalize and transform the old Pioneer Memorial Hospital (AKA Hospital Hill) into an educational and community campus. The non-denominational school changed its name to High Desert Christian Academy (HDCA) in

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