Bend-La Pine School Board votes unanimously to send 5-year local option levy to May 21 ballot
The Bend-La Pine School Board voted unanimously Tuesday evening to place a five-year local option levy on the ballot this May.…
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‘What our students deserve’: Bend-La Pine School Board sends 5-year local option levy to May ballot
The Bend-La Pine School Board voted 6-0 Tuesday evening to put a five-year local option levy on the May 21 ballot, as expected.…
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Crook County School Board announces three finalists to be next superintendent; public forum set
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Crook County School Board is pleased to announce the selection of three finalists for the position of superintendent.…
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Deschutes County Farm Bureau announces expanded scholarship program for 2024
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Deschutes County Farm Bureau is proud to announce the expansion of its scholarship program for the year 2024. With a…
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Oregon public universities, classified workers union reach tentative contract agreement
EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Bargaining teams representing Oregon’s seven public universities and Service Employees International Union Local 503, which…
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Even very low levels of pesticide exposure can affect fish for generations, OSU study finds
(Update: Adding video, interview with professor) NEWPORT, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fish exposed to some pesticides at extremely low concentrations for a brief…
Continue Reading SEIU union declares impasse in contract talks covering 4,500 Oregon public university classified employees
Wages, cost-of-living adjustments key issues in talks; OSU-Cascades has 38 classified employees EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) – On Friday morning, the…
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Cooler, wetter parts of Pacific Northwest likely to see more wildfires, new OSU-Forest Service simulations predict
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Forests in the coolest, wettest parts of the western Pacific Northwest are likely to see the biggest increases in burn…
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New study on Oregon’s semiconductor workforce calls for closer coordination among education, industry partners
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Higher Education Coordinating Commission on Tuesday released Oregon’s first Semiconductor Workforce and Talent…
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OnPoint Community Credit Union now accepting applications to honor outstanding educators
PORTLAND, Ore., February 20, 2024 — OnPoint Community Credit Union is calling for the public’s help to honor the region’s most inspiring and…
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OSU-Cascades asks state lawmakers for $24 million to speed remediation on Bend campus expansion site
OSU–Cascades is seeking $24 million from the Oregon Legislature to expedite the next phase of its land remediation, which will provide space over…
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Much of High Desert gets blue-skies break between storms, but more snow expected
Wednesday’s snowfall and slick roads led to a few school closures and delays Thursday around the High Desert, and forecasters said a blue-sky break…
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Redmond Proficiency Academy set to begin open enrollment period
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Redmond Proficiency Academy’s annual open enrollment period begins on Thursday, February 15 at 8 a.m., and runs through…
Continue ReadingOSU researchers make key advance for capturing carbon from the air
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – A chemical element so visually striking it was named for a goddess shows a “Goldilocks” level of reactivity –…
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Roundhouse Foundation’s $300K grant boosts COCC Madras campus expansion
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College’s “Growing Together” fundraising campaign has received a major grant of $300,000 from…
Continue ReadingYouth Career Connect partnerships pave way for Bend-La Pine student internships, promising career paths
Two welding students from Mountain View High School are finding their career paths through an internship at Max Manufacturing, a metal fabrication…
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Bend-La Pine Schools, union representing classified employees reach agreement on new 4-year contract
Negotiators for Bend-La Pine Schools and Oregon School Employees Association Chapter 6 reached a conceptual agreement Wednesday evening on a new…
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OSU-Cascades Counseling Clinic offers free counseling services for community members
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Openings are available to community members for confidential in-person and telehealth mental health counseling through the…
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OSU earns 10th straight top-10 national ranking for online education
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State University has been ranked one of the nation’s 10 best online education providers for the 10th consecutive…
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RPA’s Thespian Troupe takes home 35 medals for excellence at regional acting competition
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Redmond Proficiency Academy’s Thespian Troupe #7715 recently competed in the annual Oregon Thespians Southern Regional…
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