Editorial Note: Oregon Public Broadcasting shared their interview with Kaylub Giamanco with KTVZ News following a request from Kaylub to limit interviews. We respect Kaylub’s request and thank Oregon Public Broadcasting for their content. BEND, Ore. (KTVZ / OPB) — Kaylub Giamanco, the Bend father who stopped the Silver Rail Elementary School shooter, spoke with
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend-La Pine School District is highlighting some very special elementary school art projects celebrating fall. From golden leaves and pumpkins to holiday traditions, the artwork showcases students’ creativity and the colors of the season. And even more special, these photos feature fall artwork from Silver Rail Elementary School students. All
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A community gathering in Bend tonight will bring students, parents, school staff and community members together to discuss healing and recovery following the deadly shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School. The event, titled “Let’s Talk About How We Heal,” is scheduled for 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, at Hop
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Friday, October 23rd, Bo’s on Century Drive in Bend will again be giving away free food to the community. This, after the locally-owned shop also gave away free meals last week to anyone who needed one. Bo’s is open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is located at 70
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A toy collection drive for Silver Rail called “Toys for Hope” is underway across Central Oregon. Their goal is to provide therapeutic toys for Silver Rail elementary students. The effort is sanctioned by the school district and coordinated by local businesses. Organized by Amber McDermott, the initiative asks for brand-new sensory
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening this weekend, the Central Oregon community is coming together to honor the life of Megan Lambert, the 25-year-old teacher killed in last week’s shooting at Silver Rail Elementary. The “Walk for Megan” takes place Sunday, October 25th, starting in the Old Mill District and following a route along the Deschutes River. Organizers
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In the wake of last week’s tragedy, it’s important to highlight some of the good news happening in our community. If you drive around Bend right now, you’ll see signs of support across the community. And, a local Bend business was giving away decals for community members who wanted to show their
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(Update: School district surveying Silver Rail families) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools gave an update Thursday about the “ongoing return-to-learning process” for Silver Rail Elementary School, hit by a mass shooting a week ago. They announced a family input survey, a continued closure through at least next week, free meal distribution and expanded
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Youth Peace & Justice Foundation announced plans Thursday to recognize 5-year-old Rhoam Summer through its national Trees for Peace memorial initiative and offered to fund a local memorial in Bend, Oregon. Rhoam was killed in the October 15th shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School. The foundation, also known as The
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BEND, Ore. – The Bend City Council chambers were full of grieving residents and every form of emotion on display Wednesday evening, as councilors vowed to do all they can to address the severe safety threat to children. But a couple of frustrated, angry citizens called not just for armed officers at every school, but
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District, statewide, and family-specific funds have been established following the Silver Rail Elementary School shooting BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon’s grief following the Silver Rail Elementary School shooting is being met with an outpouring of love, support, and generosity. Many donation links are being shared online, making it difficult to determine which funds are
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Four comfort dogs from LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs traveled to Bend to support the Bend-La Pine Schools community. Isaac, Rahab, Fischer and Zachaeus visited the district’s Education Center, offering comfort and a calming presence following the recent tragedy.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Steve Cook met with state and federal officials for a situational briefing regarding an incident at Silver Rail Elementary School. The meeting included Gov. Tina Kotek, U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley and U.S. Rep. Janelle Bynum, alongside state and local leaders. Officials gathered to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Artists and local youth have come together to create a very special tribute to Rhoam Summer. Rhoam, who was one of the children lost in Silverrail, loved dinosaurs and sharks. And so, the kids at Hearts Unknown Education gathered to create shark- and dinosaur-themed artwork as a tribute to 5-year-old Rhoam
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Students across Bend-La Pine Schools returned to classrooms following last week’s deadly shooting at Silver Rail Elementary, as families and educators work to navigate grief, fear, and questions about what comes next. For many students, returning to school means reconnecting with friends and teachers and finding comfort in familiar routines. But
Continue Reading BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Police Department is continuing its investigation into last Thursday’s shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School as students returned to classrooms Wednesday morning. Dozens of officers were stationed at public schools across the city to welcome returning students and staff. As part of the response, police are collaborating with Bend-La
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I’d like to share my memories of what happened at Silver Rail Elementary because I want to make sure the events of that day and my actions in particular are reported accurately. Here is what I remember: Once I realized something was happening outside, I ran to see what was going on. I then saw
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Hook & Plow in Bend is offering free kids meals through October 31 to support families impacted by the Silver Rail Elementary tragedy. The restaurant hopes to ease the burden on local families as the community continues to heal.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Family and friends of Saylor Graham-Poarch has called for supporters to send encouraging messages to Saylor and her family. Kindly requesting that all correspondence be kept to five-by-nine inch dimensions and sent directly to their P.O. Box. The address is: P.O. Box 82, Bend, OR, 97709. This is according to one
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Students in the Bend-La Pine School District are returning to classrooms for the first time since a shooting occurred last Thursday at Silver Rail Elementary School. District officials stated that the goal is to conduct a typical school day while offering support for any individual needing a moment to step aside
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