A 17-year-old Summit High School student has been arrested on a felony first-degree disorderly conduct charge, accused of making a 9/11-timed bomb threat to the school in a weekend social-media post that prompted cancellation of Monday’s classes and activities at the northwest Bend school.
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Central Oregon Community College has begun the process of developing the curriculum for a new degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Community members are invited to an open house next Thursday, Sept. 14, to learn about the second phase of development of Oregon State University-Cascades’ long-range development plan, including the planned innovation district. The open house will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Charles McGrath Atrium in Edward J.
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The first week of school has some parents renewing the call for a new bus stop in Southeast Bend, but Bend La-Pine Schools says the change would have to come from the state.
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EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — What the Earth’s environment was like shortly after the mass extinction that killed the dinosaurs about 66 million years ago could help us understand, and prepare for, a future one. To do that, University of Oregon researchers are teaming up with scientists across the country to study how plant and animal
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Central Oregon Community College’s public health discipline will begin offering a one-year certificate in community health this fall, the first of its kind in the state, fulfilling what’s seen as a key role in the community.
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CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Bolstered by a big jump in funding from U.S. government agencies, Oregon State University’s research awards in the last fiscal year surged to $480 million, a university record. Of that total, 89% came from federal organizations such as the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health. The $426.7 million
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Labor Day weekend is at hand, and of course, that means school is right around the corner for thousands of High Desert students. At Bend-La Pine Schools like Lava Ridge Elementary, teachers and staff are already in the classroom, getting a start on preparations before the students file back in from summer break.
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NeighborImpact’s Head Start and Early Head Start programs are now accepting applications for enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year.
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation is reminding everyone with federal student loans that payments will resume for all borrowers in October, following a pause implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic. Interest accrual resumes Sept. 1, potentially affecting borrowers’ outstanding loan balances. Since March 2020, interest on most federal student loans had been
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The journey that your fruits and veggies take to get to your plate might affect the beneficial microbes they bring you.
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According to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, 40% of children and teens recently interviewed said they were bullied on school campuses in the past year.
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The Oregon Department of Education announced Monday the organizations that will receive federal grant funds for after-school and summer programs, known as the 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant, including $500,000 to Jefferson County School District 509J.
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CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon State University President Jayathi Murthy and OSU Vice President and Director of Athletics Scott Barnes shared an update Friday with university trustees about the effects of recent developments with the Pac-12 Conference. The board also gave the green light for OSU-Cascades to prepare 24 acres for its new innovation district and
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The Redmond School District is holding a two-day teacher orientation this week for new hires, two weeks ahead of the first day of school.
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A new study demonstrates the transformative value and benefits that Central Oregon Community College generates for the regional economy, the school said Tuesday.
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Oregon high school students soon will be seeing two added course requirements to get their diplomas, both aimed at better preparing them for the world beyond the classrooms.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Community College Board of Directors at its July meeting elected Joe Krenowicz of Madras to serve as chairperson for the 2023-24 year. At the same meeting, the board elected Laura Craska Cooper, of Prineville, as vice chair. The two members represent Jefferson County and Crook County, respectively, within
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The Bend-La Pine School Board gets an update Tuesday evening on a variety of new construction and upgrades done over the summer at various schools. But a centerpiece presentation provides new details about the new, “reimagined” Bend Senior High School, advancing plans in the works for several years.
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Central Oregon Community College and Jefferson County are a major step closer to realizing a long-planned expansion project for the college’s Madras campus, thanks to more than $4 million in lottery revenue bonds allocated by state lawmakers in the new biennial budget.
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