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Reproductive success improves after generation in the wild for descendants of some hatchery-origin Chinook salmon

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NEWPORT, Ore (KTVZ). – Researchers who created “family trees” for nearly 10,000 fish found that first-generation, wild-born descendants of hatchery-origin Chinook salmon in an Oregon river show improved fitness. The finding, based on data collected over 13 years, is encouraging for Chinook salmon recovery efforts, said Kathleen O’Malley, an associate professor at Oregon State University

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OSU researchers whose vivid blue made color history advance pigment chemistry with moon-inspired reddish magentas

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CORVALLIS, Oregon (KTVZ) – An Oregon State University researcher who made color history in 2009 with a vivid blue pigment has developed durable, reddish magentas inspired by lunar mineralogy and ancient Egyptian chemistry. Mas Subramanian, distinguished professor of chemistry, and collaborators at OSU report the findings of the study, funded by the National Science Foundation,

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OSAA points to state laws as GOP lawmakers call for ban on males who identify as female from taking part in girls’ sports

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After Republicans in the Oregon Legislature sent a letter to the Oregon School Activities Association requesting to ban biologically born males who identify as female from participating in girls’ high school sports, OSAA responded by saying they are required to by state law, which includes “gender identity” in the definition of “sexual orientation.” Here is

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Wyden, Merkley: $47.7 million in USFS Secure Rural Schools funds heading to Oregon counties; $2.56 million for C.O.

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WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced this week that 30 Oregon counties will receive more than $47.7 million in federal payments under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act  for schools and road maintenance, youth job training, wildfire prevention, watershed restoration and habitat conservation. These funds, more than $2.56 million of

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Redmond School District’s second community listening session on bond measure, HS merger moved to Tuesday

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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond School District has rescheduled the second of two community listening sessions to provide updates on the 2024 bond planning progress and solicit feedback about the possibility of consolidating Redmond an Ridgeview high schools from community members.  Due to a scheduling conflict at Ridgeview High School, and expressed interest from

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COCC marks AANHPI Heritage Month with talent showcase, film, book groups

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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College is celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a lineup of free activities for the community throughout May. Organized by the college’s diversity and inclusion and student life departments, the events include a film, a virtual book group and a talent showcase. For complete details, visit cocc.edu/multicultural. First

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COCC’s Clothing Connection Fashion Show puts sustainability in the Earth Day spotlight

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Students and staff of Central Oregon Community College and Oregon State University-Cascades are taking to the runway in honor of Earth Day during the annual Clothing Connection Fashion Show, with more than 40 models in donated clothing and accessories expected to walk at two shows, 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., on Friday, April 19, at the Bend campus’s Wille Hall.

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Former Crook County schools superintendent Sara Johnson named next leader of High Desert Education Service District

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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The High Desert Education Service District board of directors announced Thursday that former Crook County school superintendent Sara Johnson will be the regional organization’s next superintendent. Beginning in July, Johnson will lead the HDESD team in the delivery of Central Oregon’s early childhood education (0-5 years), special education (0-21 years), mental/behavioral

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Retired educator, former Redmond schools superintendent Jerry Colonna receives lifetime achievement award

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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Coalition of Oregon School Administrators has named Jerome “Jerry” Colonna, retired school superintendent and lifelong educator, the recipient of the COSA Lifetime Achievement Award for 2024. Colonna was presented with the award by COSA Deputy Executive Director, Dr. Krista Parent on Wednesday at his home in Bend. Colonna is the

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Hayden Homes gives to Redmond Rotary Club’s early literacy program: A book, backpack for every first-grader

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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hayden Homes has proudly gifted $3,500 for the Rotary Club of Redmond’s 2024 Gift of Literacy program. The gift supports Redmond Rotarians to provide every first grade student in the district—as well as St. Thomas Academy and Central Christian School—with their very own hardback book. More than 550 students in total

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Vanpool partnership saves teachers plenty of gas every school year, helps build friendship bonds as well

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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Five teachers carpool together to Three Rivers School in Sunriver daily, as part of Cascade East Transit’s and Commute Options’ vanpool program. For the past year, teacher Honza Vrbata has been picking up and dropping off four fellow teachers every day. “It’s really fun to commute with coworkers, because we can, you know —

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Crook County HS NJROTC students help Commissioner Seth Crawford fix up the large ‘CC’ logo on Prineville hill

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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – One of Prineville’s decades-old visual icons – those big white letters ‘CC’ emblazoned on the hill above Crook County High School – got one of its periodic spruce-ups, thanks to Crook County Commissioner Seth Crawford and NJROTC members who reached out to lend their helping hands. The letters, which are on

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Bend-La Pine Schools kindergarten registration hits the road Saturday at several neighborhood parks

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Kinder Fiesta, a Spanish language kindergarten kick-off event, set for May 18 BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Families in the Bend-La Pine School District with children entering kindergarten this fall can register at a neighborhood park this Saturday. The mobile registration event will also provide details for the 2024-25 school year, including school boundary information, required

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Rep. Levy: $2.5 million in grants now available to Oregon school districts for wireless panic alarms

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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Education’s School Safety and Emergency Management program opened up applications Thursday for school districts to apply for the Wireless Panic Alarm Grant. Rep. Emerson Levy (D-Central Oregon) secured funding for the school safety improvements during the 2023 legislative session. “We can all sleep better tonight knowing our tax dollars

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