LGBTQ COCC students protest choice of Rep. Chavez-DeRemer as commencement speaker
A group of LGBTQ Central Oregon Community College students are protesting the selection of Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer as this year’s commencement…
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Crook County schools superintendent plans to leave, in wake of voters’ ouster of 3 school board incumbents
After leading the Crook County School District as its superintendent for the past five years, Dr. Sara Johnson announced Wednesday that she plans to…
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OSU joins alliance to give federal workers affordable learning options online
Federal government employees have access to more affordable learning opportunities online and enhanced career advancement pathways, thanks to a new…
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OSU receives grant to study links between ocean changes, fish movement and geopolitical tensions
An Oregon State University researcher has been awarded a three-year, $1.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Defense to lead a study about the…
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OSU receives $642K to develop tool for early diganosis of invasive diseases in native plants
Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., announced Tuesday that Oregon State University will receive more than $642,000 from the U.S. Department of…
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‘Thinking oceanically’: RPA students immerse themselves in ‘Blue Humanities’ summer session course
In a unique partnership with the University of California at Davis, the Redmond Proficiency Academy is offering a two-week course for students called…
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FAN’s Laura J. Harward Scholarship Fund awards $33,000 to 22 Central Oregon high school seniors
The Family Access Network is thrilled to announce that 22 Central Oregon high school seniors have each received $1,500 scholarships from the Laura J.…
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OSU researchers find virus hidden in coral symbiont’s genetic material pose potential threat to reefs
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Microscopic algae that corals need for survival harbor a common and possibly disease-causing virus in their genetic…
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Bend biotech leader, OSU alumnus Rod Ray to deliver OSU-Cascades commencement address
Rod Ray, a lifetime Central Oregonian and former leader of Bend Research, Inc., will give the commencement address at the Oregon State University -…
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New principals named for Elk Meadow, Buckingham Elementary schools
Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Steven Cook announced Friday the selection of two new elementary principals and seven assistant principals for…
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Bend-La Pine Schools honors 77 employees for excellence
Bend-La Pine Schools is recognizing staff members from across the district who have distinguished themselves this school year with their leadership,…
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Oregon Dept. of Education releases final version of ‘Early Literacy Framework’
The Oregon Department of Education said Tuesday it has released the final version of Oregon’s Early Literacy Framework, a statewide resource…
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Officials break ground on six-classroom addition at Warm Springs K-8 Academy
The Jefferson County School District 509J held a groundbreaking ceremony last week to celebrate the start of construction of a six-classroom addition…
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EPA approves $2 million for cleanup of former landfill site, OSU-Cascades’ planned Innovation District
State lawmakers OK’d $10 million for project last year SEATTLE (KTVZ) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday $8.24…
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Five Redmond elementary schools receive Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries grants
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — John Tuck Elementary, M.A. Lynch Elementary, Sage Elementary, Terrebonne Community, and Vern Patrick Elementary schools are…
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Redmond Proficiency Academy graduates 153 seniors from Class of 2023
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – During commencement ceremonies held on Wednesday, May 24, Redmond Proficiency Academy graduated 153 seniors from the Class…
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Gov. Kotek forming council with goal to improve teacher preparation, boost early literacy efforts
As part of her ongoing efforts to boost literacy rates across Oregon, Governor Tina Kotek announced Thursday she will form a council to develop…
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Tumalo Community School Principal Samuel Platt named OnPoint Credit Union’s first ‘Gold Star Educator of the Year’
OnPoint Community Credit Union announced Friday the four winners of the 2023 OnPoint Prize for Excellence in Education Educator of the Year award,…
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Registration opens for OSU-Cascades Summer Academy for high school students
Registration is open for the Summer Academy at Oregon State University–Cascades, an annual program for high school students that includes classes,…
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Crook County School Board member Gwen Carr resigns due to head injury; applicants sought for vacancy
Crook County School Board member Gwen Carr has announced her resignation effective Friday, June 9th. Carr says she recently suffered a serious head…
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