OSU researchers lead $4.2 million USDA grant to study disease plaguing honeybees
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Researchers at Oregon State University have received a $4.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s…
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St. Charles Foundation helps 22 staff members pursue health care careers with $55,000 in scholarships
“Today is Giving Tuesday. It’s an incredible time to think about giving back and paying it forward,” Jenny O’Bryan, executive director of the St.…
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Kotek outlines steps after Portland teachers strike to address ‘systemic issues’ of teacher pay, school funding
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Following the tentative agreement reached to resolve the teacher strike at Portland Public Schools, Governor Tina Kotek…
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Embattled Oregon school district in court after parents accuse it of violating public meetings law
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — An Oregon school district that sparked controversy in 2021 over a decision to ban diversity symbols was in court Tuesday…
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‘For a school our size, it’s pretty impressive’: Students at Sisters High build new television studio
The Sisters High School AV Club has been busy recently, building the school’s new television studio.…
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Starting next May, Oregon law students don’t need to pass bar exam to practice, can pursue apprenticeship option
Starting next May, The Oregon State Bar will be moving away from required, traditional standardized testing, meaning law students won’t be required…
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SELCO Community Credit Union awards SPARK! Creative Learning Grants to 61 educators, 11 from Central Oregon
A total of 61 educators representing 56 schools across Oregon, including 11 from Central Oregon, have been awarded more than $53,000 as part of SELCO…
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OSU scientists’ forest modeling shows which harvest rotations most benefit carbon sequestration
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Forest modeling by Oregon State University scientists shows that a site’s productivity – an indicator of how fast…
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‘We need this to be about kids learning’: Breese-Iverson plans bill to bar Oregon teachers from striking on school days
State Reps. Vikki Breese-Iverson, R-Prineville, and two colleagues say they will introduce legislation next session to bar Oregon teacher unions from…
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OSU alumni’s $20 million gift will establish new marine innovation and technology center
A $20 million gift to the Oregon State University Foundation by alumni Judy and Mike Gaulke will create a new center to lead and support innovative…
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OSU researchers receive $2 million to look for new ways to prevent organic potatoes from sprouting, spoiling
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon State University researchers have been awarded $2 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to develop…
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USDA unveils updated plant hardiness map, a tool for gardeners and growers, based on OSU climate data
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Wednesday released its new Plant Hardiness Zone Map, the national standard by which…
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‘People are desperate to learn more’: COCC holds talk examining Middle East conflict, featuring noted professor
COCC students, faculty and members of the community gathered in Wille Hall Wednesday for the History Department’s free event “Understanding…
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Bend-La Pine school bus hits patch of black ice, crashes on Crescent Cutoff Road; La Pine HS student injured
A La Pine High School student sustained non-life threatening injuries and six others also went to the hospital Wednesday morning after their school…
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‘It’s a floating restaurant’: Coast Guard chef pays a visit, gives demonstration at COCC’s Cascade Culinary Institute
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — At COCC’s Cascade Culinary Institute, students had a special guest chef Wednesday, focusing on desserts. It’s part of an effort…
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‘It’s like cooking for your family’: COCC’s Cascade Culinary Institute trains ‘Coasties’ for shipboard chef duties
There are a few kitchens in the Jungers Culinary Center on the Central Oregon Community College campus. It’s home to the Cascade Culinary Institute.…
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Bend-La Pine Schools, teachers union report progress, are hopeful as contract bargaining talks continue
Weekly, full-day negotiating sessions are continuing between bargaining teams representing Bend-La Pine Schools and the Bend Education Association,…
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Central Oregon educators, leaders to gather, reaffirm commitment to region’s Safe Schools Alliance
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon school superintendents, fire and police chiefs, sheriffs, district attorneys and public and mental health…
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Angie Chown of Redmond’s Sage Elementary named Oregon School Counselor of the Year
Angie Chown, school counselor at Sage Elementary in Redmond, has been named the 2023 Oregon School Counselor of the Year by the Oregon School…
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Wildfire, drought have caused $11.2 billion damage to West Coast private forests over past 20 years, OSU study finds
Wildfires and drought have led to $11.2 billion in damages to privately held timberland in California, Oregon and Washington over the past two…
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