New principals picked for Cascade, Pacific Crest middle schools
Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Steven Cook announced Thursday the hiring of two new principals at district middle schools. Gabe Pagano is…
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Powell Butte Charter School seventh-grade boy arrested after 2nd day of violent phone threats
A second straight day of phone messages threatening staff and students at Powell Butte Community Charter School Thursday led Crook County Sheriff’s…
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Donors top $85 million fundraising goal for OSU’s Reser Stadium transformation
In less than a year, Oregon State University donors have given $91.6 million to transform Reser Stadium, exceeding an $85 million fundraising goal,…
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Powell Butte Charter School to resume classes Thursday as violent threats investigated
Powell Butte Community Charter School canceled classes and closed the campus Wednesday after receiving violent threats by voicemail and text message,…
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Oregon trims child care quarantine, isolation periods from 10 days to 5, if masks worn
The Oregon Department of Education’s Early Learning Division on Tuesday reduced its guidance for quarantine and isolation periods from 10 days to…
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OSU report: Since 2020 wildfires, Santiam Canyon residents burned out by trauma, red tape
More than a year after wildfires devastated Oregon’s Santiam Canyon, an Oregon State University report paints a challenging picture: Residents are…
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A matter of degrees: OSU-Cascades set to launch political science, economics programs this fall
Oregon State University–Cascades announced Monday it will offer new bachelor’s degrees in economics and political science, beginning this fall.…
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OSU raises $13.8 million to create 15 new endowed faculty position funds
In just six months, donors to Oregon State University have committed $13.8 million to establish 15 new endowed faculty position funds to advance…
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OSU hemp vs. COVID researcher thinks preclinical trials will happen in ‘next few months’
The Oregon State University scientist who led the groundbreaking discovery that a pair of hemp compounds can block the coronavirus from entering…
Continue Reading OSU Board of Trustees OKs profile document to guide search for next president
The Oregon State University Board of Trustees on Friday approved a presidential profile that will guide the university’s search for its next…
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‘We see you’: Redmond group plans campaign to thank schools for following Covid-19 rules
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Next week, the group Redmond Collective Action will host an online and in-person campaign, thanking schools for their hard…
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UO planners analyze COVID-19’s deep economic impacts on Oregon workers
The economic impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on workers in Oregon were swift and deep, a new analysis…
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Three finalists named for Cascade Middle School principal; online forum set
Students, staff and community members are invited to meet the three finalists for the principal position at Cascade Middle School during a virtual…
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Anti-mask group hands out food coupons to Redmond HS students, plans protest
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Members of the group People’s Rights gathered in front of Redmond High School around lunchtime Thursday, continuing a…
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Three finalists chosen for Pacific Crest Middle School principal; public invited to virtual forum
Students, staff and community members are invited to meet the three finalists for the principal position at Pacific Crest Middle School during a…
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OSU study finds lower math scores at high schools that switched to four-day week
A recent Oregon State University study analyzing the impact of a shorter school week for high schools found that 11th-grade students participating in…
Continue Reading Nearly $5M grant to establish children’s environmental health research center at OSU
An interdisciplinary team at Oregon State University received a nearly $5 million grant to create a new research center to transform what scientists…
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Split Bend-La Pine School Board OKs return to lunchrooms, so quarantined students can return sooner
The Bend-La Pine School Board wrestled for about 90 minutes Tuesday night with the details of a proposed major change in the school day, aimed at…
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OSU-Cascades to discuss ‘innovation district’ plans with business, real estate leaders
Oregon State University–Cascades will host a meeting on Friday, Feb. 4 for business and real estate leaders to discuss plans for an innovation…
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COCC nursing, health programs holding virtual information sessions
Central Oregon Community College is hosting virtual information sessions this month for its nursing and health programs. The sessions include program…
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