PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rimrock Trails Treatment Services and the Kiefer Magical Legacy Fund announced the recipients of the 2026 Kiefer Leutschaft Memorial Scholarships on June 1st. Four graduating seniors from Redmond High School and Crook County High School each received a one-time $2,500 scholarship to pursue higher education in behavioral health and related fields.
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JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Graduating seniors from the Jefferson County School District made a special stop this week. Graduates returned to their elementary and middle schools to walk the halls one last time– but this time they returned in caps and gowns. The district says it loves this annual tradition, and that it always brings lots
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two students at Sisters High School are facing criticism online after a TikTok video allegedly showed them singing lyrics containing racial slurs and other offensive language. According to social media posts shared widely online, the students were filmed singing along to “Lay Me Down Some Rails,” a song associated with David
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s kindergarten vaccination rates have fallen to a new low for the 2025-2026 school year. This coincides with record high non-medical exemptions for required school vaccines. This decline raises concerns among state health officials about the potential return of preventable diseases like measles and polio. For the 2025-2026 school year, nonmedical
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — SELCO Community Credit Union recently awarded a total of $77,500 in scholarships to 21 students across Oregon, including two students from Bend. The annual program aims to help students pursue higher education by addressing the rising cost of school and allowing funds to be used for various education-related expenses beyond tuition.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) The Bend-La Pine Education Foundation has expanded its Axel F. Hoch Legacy Scholarship program in Bend, Ore., selecting 12 new students for the 2026–27 school year. This expansion brings the total number of students supported by the program to 32 scholars who are pursuing higher education, trade schools and technical programs. The
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State University-Cascades has launched the Energy Innovation Center in Bend to accelerate research and development in energy technologies. The center will focus on energy storage, carbon capture and abatement, and power generation and controls. The new center is designed to help advance the work of entrepreneurs and companies focused on
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — About 60 Central Oregon high school students spent part of Friday at OSU-Cascades exploring the computer science field, meeting with college students and seeing how the industry is evolving. The event, held in Tykeson Hall, was part of OSU-Cascades’ community engagement efforts to connect local high school students and teachers with
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend Senior High teacher is being recognized in OnPoint Community Credit Union’s 2026 Prize for Excellence in Education. Heidi Friesen, who teaches chemistry and physics at Bend Senior High School, was named the 9-12 Educator of the Year runner-up. Friesen will receive a $5,000 cash prize, and Bend Senior High
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College’s education program at Deer Ridge Correctional Institution is set to confer its first-ever associate degree awards. Nine students will receive their college degrees at the annual graduation ceremony on Tuesday, June 9th, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The ceremony will take place at the facility located
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Tensions are rising again at Central Oregon Community College as faculty union members and college leadership continue negotiations over wages and working conditions. The dispute comes just weeks after the college narrowly avoided what would have been the first strike in school history by classified staff. Now, faculty leaders say many
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Dr. Christine Pollard will serve as the interim chancellor and dean of OSU-Cascades, with her appointment beginning Saturday. This leadership change follows the removal of the previous chancellor and dean, Sherman Bloomer, who was removed pending an investigation. Bloomer’s removal is connected to accusations of alleged sexual misconduct involving students, a story exclusively reported by
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The hotly contested Oregon Republican gubernatorial race is heating up as candidates approach the May 19 primary. Education has emerged as a defining issue in the campaign, with less than a week remaining until voters head to the polls. Republican gubernatorial candidates are currently in crunch time, traveling across Oregon to
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Editor’s Note: KTVZ News has reached out to the university concerning this story and are waiting for a response.BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Little Kits, managed by the OSU Family Resource Center, will close on July 2nd. According to the school, the closure is due to ongoing financial challenges, including rising operating costs and limited public
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JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jefferson County School District 509J has received a three-year summer learning grant from the Oregon Department of Education. The funding will allow the district to sustain its summer programming for students at no extra cost. This initiative aims to strengthen literacy and support student success across all grade levels. The
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(Update: adding comments from COCC President) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College President Dr. Greg Pereira delivered a “State of the College” address Tuesday morning on the Bend campus — highlighting growth, challenges, and the institution’s impact across the region. Pereira emphasized a central message: despite ongoing challenges, Central Oregon Community College (COCC)
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Paddy Pint Road Race, Prineville’s annual running event, donated $5,000 to the Crook County School District on April 30, 2026. The funds are designated for new physical education equipment to enhance student wellness and activity opportunities across the district in Prineville, Ore. The donation will support the school district’s efforts
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Renowned cellist Peter Wiley will lead a free public master class on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in Bend, Ore. The event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Heritage Hall in the First Presbyterian Church. High Desert Chamber Music and the Cascade School of Music are presenting the
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bowman Museum will present “Interviews with Our Past,” a free program bringing local history to life through a live, news-style broadcast on May 15, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at its location at 246 N. Main St. Prineville, OR 97754. Steve Lent will act as news anchor, leading attendees through Prineville
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sixth and seventh grade science students at Redmond Proficiency Academy Middle School will host a Wildfire Science Student Showcase on May 8. The invitation-only event, running from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., will feature Community Education Projects designed to teach local youth about wildfire science. The showcase is the culmination of
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