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Wyden, Merkley announce $7.8 million energy investment in rural Oregon schools, including Jefferson County 509J

August 14, 2024 9:51 pm KTVZ News Partners

WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced Wednesday a $7.8 million investment in rural Oregon school districts to support energy improvement projects like new heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, lighting upgrades, alternative fuel (such as electric) vehicles, and renewable energy technologies. “In the nearly 1,100 town halls I’ve had throughout Oregon,

‘They’re so caring’: Bend-La Pine Schools’ Winnie the Pooh school bus safety program makes first day of school easier

August 8, 2024 8:29 pm KTVZ

Believe it or not, summer is heading to an end, and school is just around the corner. For those riding the school bus for the first time, it can be intimidating. Bend- La Pine Schools is trying to make the first day a little easier for the youngest students, and their nervous parents.

SELCO Community Credit Union opens application period for educator grants, classroom makeovers

August 11, 2024 7:23 pm Barney Lerten

EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — As educators increasingly dip into their own pockets to pay for classroom-related expenses, SELCO Community Credit Union will soon begin accepting applications for two programs that will combine to offer as much as $125,000 in classroom support across Oregon. Part of SELCO Steps Up, these educator-oriented programs include three Regional Classroom

Redmond School District, RPA to provide no-cost breakfast and lunch to all students, starting this fall

August 8, 2024 11:22 am KTVZ News Partners

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond School District said Thursday it will be implementing the Community Eligibility Provision district-wide, starting in the 2024-2025 school year. This provides no-cost meals to all students, including those attending the Redmond Proficiency Academy. This program will be available for the following three school years, contingent on financial viability. This program

OSU research finds lonely people tend to have more nightmares

August 7, 2024 8:50 am KTVZ News Partners

CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – People who are lonely are more apt to have bad dreams, according to a collaboration that included an Oregon State University scientist. The findings are important because both loneliness and sleep disorders are serious public health issues, said OSU’s Colin Hesse. They are connected to increased risk of heart disease, stroke

OSU-led efforts for Northwest semiconductor, mass timber industries each receive $500,000 from White House

August 3, 2024 3:36 pm KTVZ News Partners

CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon State University-led efforts focused on microfluidic technology for semiconductors and mass timber design and manufacturing each have received $500,000 awards from the White House. In Oct. 2023, the White House, through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration, announced the designation of 31 Tech Hubs, including the two led by Oregon

After two sudden C.O. preschool closures, others offering support, spaces to stressed parents in need of child care

July 31, 2024 11:05 am Matthew Draxton

With this week’s closure of Deschutes River Montessori School and another recent closure, many Bend-area parents are scrambling to find new summer child care for their children, some also having to arrange new enrollment options for the 2024-25 school year.

Before flying off to school, Oregon college students urged to add REAL ID to their driver’s license or ID card

July 31, 2024 4:24 pm KTVZ News Partners

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — As college students head back to school, many will travel by plane. If you plan on flying within the U.S., consider adding REAL ID to your driver’s license or identification card now. Starting May 7, 2025, anyone 18 or older must show federally accepted identification for flights within the U.S. An Oregon-issued driver’s

Bend’s Deschutes River Montessori School abruptly closes doors, leaving parents scrambling and facing financial hit

July 30, 2024 5:52 pm Matthew Draxton

‘Parents and teachers have been cheated by this closure in many ways’ BEND, Ore (KTVZ) — Parents were blindsided by this week’s sudden closure of a Montessori school in Bend. Early Monday, Deschutes River Montessori School informed parents of concerning air quality levels within their building. In a follow-up email, it was indicated that air quality

Two shark species documented in Puget Sound for the first time by OSU researchers

July 30, 2024 8:22 am KTVZ News Partners

CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon State University researchers have made the first scientific confirmation in Puget Sound of two distinct shark species, one of them critically endangered. The presence of the broadnose sevengill shark and endangered soupfin shark in the sound, the southern portion of the Salish Sea, may indicate changes in what biologists in

How well does tree planting work in climate change fight? It depends, study by OSU, other researchers shows

July 25, 2024 11:55 pm KTVZ News Partners

CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Using trees as a cost-effective tool against climate change is more complicated than simply planting large numbers of them, an international collaboration that includes an Oregon State University scientist has shown. Jacob Bukoski of the OSU College of Forestry and seven other researchers synthesized data from thousands of reforestation sites in

OSU, other researchers improve database tool to better predict where and when wildfires might occur

July 22, 2024 8:59 pm KTVZ News Partners

CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – A newly enhanced database is expected to help wildfire managers and scientists better predict where and when wildfires may occur by incorporating hundreds of additional factors that impact the ignition and spread of fire. “There is a tremendous amount of interest in what enables wildfire ignitions and what can be done to

Bend Senior High School auditorium found to be ‘unsafe to occupy,’ emergency demolition planned

July 22, 2024 9:27 am KTVZ News Partners

The Bend Senior High School auditorium will be demolished as soon as possible, Bend-La Pine Schools announced Monday. Officials said the decision follows a determination that the 69-year-old structure is substantially compromised and unsafe to occupy.

Governor Kotek releases proposal to boost State School Fund, the main source of public K-12 funding

July 17, 2024 5:12 pm KTVZ News Partners

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Office of Governor Tina Kotek unveiled a proposal Wednesday to boost the current service level for the State School Fund by an estimated $515 million above the original calculation for the 2025-27 biennium. This estimate will be updated prior to the 2025 legislative session. The State School Fund (SSF) is

New Crook County School District Superintendent Dr. Melissa Skinner details plans for her first 100 days

July 17, 2024 12:00 am KTVZ News Partners

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County School District is excited to welcome Dr. Melissa Skinner as the new superintendent, effective this week. Dr. Skinner’s first day on the job included attending her first school board meeting Monday night, where she was welcomed by the board and community, setting the stage for her first 100 days

Murdock Trust awards $500,000 to COCC’s ‘Growing Together’ campaign for Madras campus transformation

July 16, 2024 2:40 pm KTVZ News Partners

MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — On the heels of last month’s groundbreaking ceremony, and with Kirby Nagelhout Construction Company contracted for the project, Central Oregon Community College’s Madras campus transformation has made another major stride with the announcement that the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust is awarding a $500,000 grant to COCC’s “Growing Together” capital campaign. The

Erika Skaar named new principal of Buff Elementary School in Madras

July 12, 2024 10:49 pm KTVZ News Partners

MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — We are thrilled to announce a new principal of Buff Elementary School. Erika Skaar brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to our community, having served within our district for the past 15 years, and is a proud member of the Class of 2005 from Madras High School. Here’s

Major Bend HS upgrade proceeds with demolition as engineers investigate auditorium wall damage

July 10, 2024 4:47 pm Matthew Draxton

A leak in a fire sprinkler system for the Bend High School auditorium led to discovery of a damaged exterior wall, prompting restricted access to the area in order to evaluate the structural integrity of that part of the building, Bend-La Pine School officials said this week.

Oregon student loan ombuds working to help borrowers navigate shifting rules, changes in repayment laws

July 11, 2024 6:15 pm KTVZ News Partners

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Student loan borrowers faced significant confusion and frustration this past year in navigating the shifting landscape of loan repayment and forgiveness programs, according to a new report issued by Oregon’s student loan ombuds. Part of the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation, the student loan ombuds is tasked with helping guide borrowers

U.S. Dept. of Education awards COCC $2.2 million for High School Equivalency Program

July 10, 2024 2:16 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A recently awarded five-year, $2.2 million grant to Central Oregon Community College from the U.S. Department of Education will continue funding the regional chapter of the federal High School Equivalency Program, a longtime partnership between COCC and the High Desert Education Service District. The grant period began on July 1. The federal

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