Oregon’s annual immunization school Exclusion Day is Wednesday in most, not all counties
The Oregon Health Authority has allowed local public health authorities to set alternate dates this year by which parents must provide vaccine…
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OSU receives grant to implement equity reforms in College of Public Health and Human Sciences
Oregon State University is one of seven institutions nationwide to receive a new grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to create and…
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Bend-La Pine Schools drop spectator limits for indoor sporting events, starting Saturday
As COVID-19 cases decline and restrictions begin to be loosened, Bend-La Pine Schools are dropping their spectator limits on spectators at indoor…
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OSU researchers ID possible new way to slow Alzheimer’s, other neurodegenerative diseases
Oregon State University scientists have discovered a new class of potential drug targets for people suffering from neurodegenerative conditions such…
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OSU-Cascades event to celebrate Black excellence and success in Oregon
In recognition of Black History Month, Oregon State University–Cascades will host a virtual event on the evening of Thursday, Feb. 24 exploring the…
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Redmond Proficiency Academy outperforms in Oregon Thespians Regional Acting Competition
Redmond Proficiency Academy’s Thespian Troupe #7715 recently competed in the annual Oregon Thespians South Regional Acting Competition, winning 26…
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Common School Fund will send $64.2 million to Oregon schools this year
Oregon’s K-12 public schools will receive $64.2 million from Common School Fund in 2022, an increase from the prior year, officials announced…
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Consultant urges numerous changes to improve COCC Campus Public Safety operations
Nearly six years after the brutal murder of Central Oregon Community College student Kaylee Sawyer by a campus security officer, a consultant this…
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Bend-La Pine Schools outline upcoming key dates for families for 2022
During the coming months, families and students will have the opportunity to learn about many schools and programs throughout the district and, in…
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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.…
Continue Reading 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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