EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The University of Oregon received a $20 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to support youth with disabilities. The funding will bolster the university’s transition services, which help students prepare for graduation, the workforce, and independent living. Experts estimate that 2 million high school students, or about 13% of
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While legislators are supposed to represent their constituents, it’s not often that a letter from an Oregon teen leads to a law.
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(Update: Adding OEA response to COCC statement) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College, which could face a spring strike by its classified workers, made its case Thursday on where its bargaining position stands in contract talks, with officials saying they must weigh the need to pay living wages against the crucial focus on
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Community members are invited to attend a free Wildfire Home Protection Workshop designed to help reduce wildfire risk and safeguard residents’ properties. Oregon State University’s Extension Service will host the free educational workshop on Saturday, March 14th from 9:00 a.m until 12:00 p.m. at Juniper Canyon Baptist Church in Prineville: 9180
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Contract negotiations at four Oregon K-12 school districts and three community colleges remain unresolved after a year “and are rapidly approaching strike threats in all seven locations,” the Oregon Education Association said Wednesday. KTVZ News reported Monday that classified workers at Central Oregon Community College had declared an impasse in talks
Continue Reading Central Oregon Community College classified workers declared an impasse in their contract talks and mediation efforts on Monday, setting the stage for what could bring the first strike in Oregon community college history, the Oregon Education Association said.
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LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ News and Mid Oregon Credit Union awarded a $2,000 grant to the manufacturing and forestry program at La Pine High School this month. The award is part of our “One Class at a Time” initiative, which recognizes educators who improve the Central Oregon community. The funding comes at a
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — OnPoint Community Credit Union is asking the public to nominate exceptional educators for its 17th annual Prize for Excellence in Education. The program will award $193,000 to eight outstanding educators and five schools across Oregon and southwest Washington. “OnPoint was founded by teachers more than 90 years ago, and we honor our roots
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By Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon public universities and schools would have to promptly notify their communities when federal immigration agents step onto campus under a bill the Oregon House passed Tuesday. Federal policy has long blocked immigration enforcement at “sensitive areas” including schools, churches and hospitals, but the Trump
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The Crook County School Board took the first step this week toward potentially appointing Interim Superintendent Dr. Joel Hoff to a permanent position. The move follows a public survey that showed 96.5% of respondents support making the appointment permanent.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — More than 50 rural-based students enrolled in health care training programs at Central Oregon Community College — in areas like public health, nursing and behavioral health — will have their tuition fully or partly covered by a recently announced $224,532 grant from the Central Oregon Health Council. In addition to providing
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OREGON CITY, Ore. (KTVZ) – Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Ore. announced Wednesday the nomination of 23 students in Oregon’s Fifth Congressional District to the elite United States Service Academies, including six Deschutes County nominees. Four retired veterans representing Naval, West Point, Air Force, and Merchant Marine Academies made up Bynum’s Service Academy Board. The board evaluated the applicants
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Ross Stores is launching its 12th annual “Help Local Kids Succeed in School” fundraiser starting on Saturday to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, including here in Central Oregon. Customers at Ross Dress for Less locations in Bend and Redmond can donate at the register through March 1 to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation is accepting entries for the SELCO Kids’ Mini PPP Art Contest right now through the end of February. Central Oregon elementary school students are invited to submit designs to be featured as the official artwork for the upcoming annual team race. You can see the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon State University-Cascades has published the findings of a years-long study of sustainable tourism, revealing that the costs of the industry are beginning to outweigh the economic benefits for residents in many popular destinations. The research suggests that local communities are increasingly reaching a breaking point where tourism pressures negatively impact
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Culver School District Superintendent Stefanie Garber is stepping down from her position at the end of the current term. Her resignation follows a months-long investigation by a third party into her conduct during her tenure.
Continue Reading PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County School Board is inviting students, families, staff and community members to participate in a series of listening sessions to provide input on the potential appointment of Dr. Joel Hoff, currently serving as interim superintendent, to permanent role. “These sessions are an important opportunity for stakeholders to share perspectives, ask questions, and provide feedback directly to the Board,” the school district said in Wednesday’s announcement. The listening sessions, organized by stakeholder group, are
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The U.S. faces a projected deficit of 6 million skilled workers by 2032 in fields such as health care, construction and manufacturing, according to the Association for Career & Technical Education. Central Oregon Community College is focusing on efforts to help meet that need. To help shine a spotlight on the
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(Update: Adding Crook County, Redmond statements) By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon high schoolers in the class of 2025 graduated at all-time highs for the state but still at a lower rate than recent national averages, according to the latest state data released Thursday by the Oregon Department of Education.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ore. (KTVZ) — SELCO Community Credit Union announced Wednesday that it will begin accepting applications on Sunday for nearly $80,000 in SELCO Steps Up scholarships. The application window will remain open through Tuesday, March 31. SELCO will award 20 eligible students with a $3,500 scholarship. Additionally, one Lane County student will receive the $7,500 Richard Metzler Opportunity Scholarship, awarded to
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