Christine Pollard talks about new role as OSU-Cascades senior associate dean
Christine Pollard has been named senior associate dean at OSU-Cascades. She talked with us Monday about how she looks to the future, including more…
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C.O. students with disabilities still seeing shortened school days after enactment of new legislation
Oregon students with disabilities have often seen reduced classroom hours for years, due to behavioral issues and/or lack of staff. A bill lawmakers…
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Day camps welcome Portland students as teacher strike enters a second week
PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW/KTVZ) — On Sunday evening, Portland Public Schools confirmed that there will be no school on Monday, as the district’s…
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More than 100 racers take part in the Turkey and Toddler Trots at COCC
The month of November is when a lot of families sign up for turkey trots before turkey day. Families ran their hearts out on Saturday at COCC for the…
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OSU Master Gardener Program seeks Central Oregon applicants, offers training for volunteers
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Applications for the OSU Master Gardener™ Program in Central Oregon are now available. The program targets individuals…
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‘It helps them immensely’: Oregon VA awards $1 million in grants for student veterans at COCC, across the state
The Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs recently awarded grants to 14 schools, including Central Oregon Community College. The agency…
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Central Oregon parents speak out against bullying in school
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Since 2006, October has been recognized as National Bullying Prevention Month, a time to consider the effects on children. A…
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Redmond School District plans community forum Thursday evening to discuss social media’s effects on kids, teens
(Update: Adding video, comments from Redmond School District) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond School District is holding a community meeting…
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Chavez-DeRemer cosponsors Secure Rural Schools funding reauthorization
Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) said Monday she is backing the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2023 as a cosponsor.…
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‘In no way satisfied:’ Oregon Dept. of Education issues school, district profiles; low attendance among concerns
The Oregon Department of Education released on Thursday the At-A-Glance School and District Profiles for the 2022-23 school year, and continued low…
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OSU veterinary researchers to test hundreds of wild animal species for SARS-CoV 2, the COVID-19 virus
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Backed by a new cooperative agreement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection…
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Christine Pollard named OSU-Cascades’ senior associate dean, second-in-command for Bend campus
Christine Pollard, a professor of kinesiology and the founding director of the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Oregon State…
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OSU researchers uncover mechanism for treating dangerous liver condition
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – A study spearheaded by Oregon State University has shown why certain polyunsaturated fatty acids work to combat a…
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Children’s author Samantha Childs writes book aimed at preventing bullying
(Update: Adding video, comments by author) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – October marks National Bullying Prevention Month. Author Samantha Childs has focused…
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Oregon school leaders defend, Drazan blasts vote to continue pause in basic skills test graduation requirement
The Oregon Department of Education is defending a controversial state board decision to continue a pause on a high school graduation testing…
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OSU Board approves strategic plan, including goal to nearly double OSU-Cascades enrollment by 2030
The Oregon State University Board of Trustees on Friday accepted a university strategic plan that will guide Oregon State through 2030, and in which…
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Jefferson County School District, city of Madras partner on 35-acre ‘Land Lab’ for hands-on agriculture learning
Jefferson County School District 509J announced Tuesday a new collaboration with the City of Madras, signing a lease agreement for 35 acres of land…
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Bend-La Pine Schools superintendent pens letter decrying Hamas violence, supporting Jewish community
Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Dr. Steven Cook sent a letter to school district staff and families on Monday, condemning the terrorist acts by…
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Arctic conditions cause major swings in gray whale populations, OSU-led study shows
Dynamic and changing Arctic Ocean conditions likely caused three major mortality events in the eastern North Pacific gray whale population since the…
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Bend-La Pine Schools Transportation Director Kim Crabtree honored as district’s Administrator of the Year
Bend-La Pine Schools presented its Administrator of the Year award Thursday to school district Director of Transportation Kim Crabtree. The…
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