Testing yields new evidence of human occupation 18,000 years ago in Eastern Oregon
Oregon archaeologists have found evidence suggesting humans occupied the Rimrock Draw Rockshelter outside of Riley, Oregon more than 18,000 years…
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OSU scientists find better way to capture carbon from industrial emissions
Researchers in the Oregon State University College of Science have demonstrated the potential of an inexpensive nanomaterial to scrub carbon dioxide…
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OSU president expresses ‘disappointment’ in Supreme Court rulings, says diverse student body still important
Oregon State University President Jayathi Murthy issued this statement Thursday regarding the Supreme Court decisions on race and ethnicity in…
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Astrophysics collaboration led by OSU scientists makes gravitational wave advance
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Gravitational waves, ripples in the fabric of time-space predicted by Albert Einstein more than a century ago, are…
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Gov. Kotek names Dr. Charlene Williams new Oregon Dept. of Education director
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Tina Kotek, as Superintendent of Public Instruction, announced Tuesday she has appointed Dr. Charlene Williams to serve as…
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USDA awards $10 million to OSU Extension to coordinate innovative projects for youths in agriculture
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon State University Extension Service will use a five-year, $10 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture…
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Redmond’s BASX Solutions hosts Central Oregon STEM Hub for presentation and tour to help create jobs
BASX Solutions, the biggest HVAC manufacturer in Central Oregon, hosted a walk-through tour of their plant Thursday for the Central Oregon STEM Hub,…
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Meta announces $200,000 grant for new Crook County HS student construction program, to help area nonprofits
Bringing students and the community together was the theme of Tuesday’s big announcement as Meta unveiled a $200,000 construction program grant to…
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Parents express frustration over Bend-La Pine Schools’ teacher transfer policy after multiple teachers get transferred
Some parents of children who attend Highland Magnet School at Kenwood Elementary School are upset with Bend-La Pine Schools over their teacher…
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10-year-old who spoke to Redmond City Council about racism he’s experienced draws support from community
A recent, disturbing hate crime in Redmond brought a large crowd to the City Council meeting Tuesday night to support the mayor and a Black city…
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After ‘brave’ Redmond 10-year-old tells of racist insults, school district says it ‘wants all students to feel safe’
A few days after a 10-year-old fourth-grader told Redmond city councilors of frequent racist remarks by fellow students, the Redmond School District…
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‘Really built to make it fun’: Shadow Project’s Summer Goal Setting Program helps kids with learning challenges
A Portland-area nonprofit helps students in kindergarten through eighth grade with learning challenges, such as dyslexia, ADHD and autism, and…
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Judge grants temporary restraining order to halt Crook County School Board from filling vacancy
A judge has issued a temporary restraining order to prevent the Crook County School Board from choosing a replacement for a board vacancy until a…
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Bend-La Pine Schools teachers, staff hold rally before district and union hold fourth contract bargaining session
The contract for Bend La-Pine teachers and other district staff, affecting more than 1,100 employees, is set to expire June 30, and talks are…
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OSU researchers find newly planted vegetation actually speeds dune erosion during extreme storms
Newly planted vegetation on coastal sand dunes can accelerate erosion from extreme waves, a study involving researchers from the Oregon State…
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OSU-Cascades to graduate more than 300 students, including 5,000th in its history, at Sunday commencement
Oregon State University–Cascades will graduate 303 students, including the 5,000th graduate of the campus, during its commencement ceremony on…
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COCC veterinary tech program Director Beth Palmer receives statewide honor
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Veterinary Technician and Assistant Association awarded Beth Palmer, director of Central Oregon Community College’s…
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OSU study: U.S. consumers judge morality of armed self-protection on case-by-case basis
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – American consumers use their understanding of gun rights when judging the morality of civilians’ use of guns to protect…
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OSU-Cascades announces 23 Class of 2023 recipients of Distinguished Student Awards
Oregon State University–Cascades has announced that 23 students of the Class of 2023 are being honored as recipients of the 2023 Distinguished…
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OSU-Cascades to honor Bill and Trish Smith with special recognition at June 18 commencement
Oregon State University-Cascades will honor Bend area business and community leaders Bill and Trish Smith during its 22nd annual commencement…
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