REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond Proficiency Academy has opened an expanded Forest Building in Downtown Redmond. The new space adds six classrooms and nearly 9,000 square feet to the campus, nearly doubling RPA’s instructional space. The historic building was transformed from a single-story structure into a two-story learning environment while school remained in session.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — New childcare options are coming to the OSU-Cascades campus this fall, following the closure of Bend’s Little Kits Early Learning Center. NeighborImpact plans to open three Head Start classrooms at OSU-Cascades on September 8th, serving up to 33 children through state- and federally subsidized Head Start programs. The new classrooms will
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OREGON (KTVZ) — A Redmond middle school teacher who used SELCO funding to launch a Career and Technical Education shop class is encouraging other Oregon educators to apply for more than $125,000 now available through the credit union’s Regional Classroom Makeover and Creative Educator Grant programs. Applications opened Aug. 15 and close Sept. 30. The funding opportunities are provided
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OREGON (KTVZ) — Right now, Oregon schools are seeing an increase in students regularly attending class, but one state lawmaker says more work is needed. New data shows more than 7,000 additional students regularly attended school during the 2025-26 school year. That brings Oregon’s regular attendance rate to 64.5%. State Representative Lamar Wise says the numbers
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) –The Bend-La Pine School District is changing how their students use technology with one simple adjustment. As part of getting ready for the next school year, the tech department is preparing 139 iPad charging carts. In previous years, students were permitted to bring their iPads home. Now, only the high school students
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(Update: adding ‘former’ – the bus driver is no longer employed with Bend-La Pine Schools) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A former Bend-La Pine Schools bus driver accused of driving under the influence after transporting elementary students in April has been formally charged with 19 misdemeanor counts. Deschutes County court records show prosecutors filed charges July
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Sources and documents uncovered by KTVZ News appear to show that Sherman Bloomer, the dean and chancellor of Oregon State University-Cascades, is under investigation for alleged inappropriate sexual conduct involving students.
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CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — NeighborImpact’s Child Care Resources department announced today it is accepting applications for Baby Promise, a no-cost child care program serving eligible families in Central Oregon. The program provides full-time, year-round care through a network of licensed providers for children ages 6 weeks to 3 years. Families selected for the program are
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Oregon is hosting three community enrollment events in August to help families register for after-school programming. The events are scheduled to take place in Bend and La Pine between Aug. 11 and Aug. 13. Families attending the events can meet club staff, ask questions
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The main academic building at Redmond High School will close for the 2026-27 school year after construction activities disturbed asbestos-containing materials, rendering portions of the facility unsafe to occupy. The Redmond School District is arranging modular classrooms on campus to deliver academic instruction for students. The high school’s gymnasium and Career
Continue Reading BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As summer flies by, the school year quickly approaches. For Bend-La Pine Schools, new bus riders, kindergarten students, and their families are invited to learn about bus safety and take a spin on a school bus during the Ready, Set, Ride! bus safety programs. During the events, families will watch a short
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-born author Michelle Kutz has released her new children’s book, “Mrs. Moon.” The short story is a bedtime rhyme was inspired by Kutz’s granddaughter and the landscapes of the Pacific Northwest. Designed to help children fall asleep, “Mrs. Moon” offers a soft yet memorable pattern. The book also incorporates a religious
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Bend–La Pine schools has been awarded two grants from the Oregon Department of Transportation. The funding will create a Safe Routes to School Plan, identifying hazards and improving walking and biking routes. It will also fund a new ‘Traffic Garden’ at La Pine Elementary, where students can learn bike and pedestrian safety. The
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Madras High School students participated in a significant mangrove restoration project in Costa Rica. On a recent conservation trip, the students planted more than 1,000 mangrove seedlings in an area that had been devastated by a hurricane. The initiative aims to stabilize shorelines, improve water quality and provide essential habitat for
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Today marked the final day of classes for many schools in the Bend-La Pine district, including Bend Senior High School. For students at Bend High, this last day carried extra significance as the school’s old building is scheduled for demolition. The occasion was the last time students would walk through the
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(update: adding comments from students and school officials) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Tumalo Community School is breaking new ground—literally—marking the start of a major campus expansion with a ceremonial groundbreaking held Thursday. The project, set to continue through the summer, will add four new classrooms and expand the school to serve students from kindergarten through
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Steven Cook announced the hiring of new principals for W.E. Miller Elementary School and Sky View Middle School. Jessica Scott (pictured on the right) will lead William E. Miller Elementary School and Monica Hanson (pictured on the left) will lead Sky View Middle School. Both new principals
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County High School graduates celebrated their achievements today by taking part in a long-standing Prineville tradition: the Graduates Parade. The event, held just after noon, brought students and community members together for a unique celebratory procession through the city. Students gathered in the high school parking lot to transform their
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(Update: adding video) CULVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Culver School District has hired a new superintendent, months after a third-party investigation into former Superintendent Stefanie Garber led to her resignation. The Problem Solvers first reported on the concerns inside the district in February. Records reviewed by KTVZ News provide a deeper look at what staff
Continue Reading BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dozens of kids at the Boys and Girls Club of Bend celebrated a big milestone on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. KTVZ’s Tracee Tuesday presented fourth grader Clara with her Gold Card — recognizing members who attend at least 105 days a year. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend has rebranded
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