Becky Johnson is heading back to Corvallis, this time as OSU’s boss
Dr. Becky Johnson is packing her bags in Bend and heading to Corvallis, a place she is very familiar with. This time, though, she’ll be the…
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Outside review of COCC Campus Public Safety leads to changes
An outside review of the Central Oregon Community College Campus Public Safety Department, during which all officers were placed on paid leave a…
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Some NW school leaders say ‘no’ to standardized tests
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — School leaders in Oregon and Washington are rejecting standardized testing that normally happens each spring because of…
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Rockchuck infestation returns to Redmond schools
Last year, NewsChannel 21 reported on a rockchuck infestation at Hugh Hartman Elementary — and they’re back this year, at two other Redmond schools…
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COCC board approves freeze on 2021-22 tuition, fees
The Central Oregon Community College Board of Directors voted unanimously Wednesday evening not to increase tuition or fees for the upcoming 2021-22…
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Graduating Sisters High seniors to get banners for second year
For the second year in a row, Citizens4Community will be hanging banners around town to salute this year’s graduating Sisters High School seniors,…
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OSU-Cascades VP Becky Johnson tapped to serve as interim OSU president
The Oregon State University Board of Trustees will meet from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Friday to consider the appointment of OSU-Cascades Vice President…
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OSU study: Flowers, pollinators have it made in the shade of solar panels
A new study by Oregon State University researchers found that shade provided by solar panels increased the abundance of flowers under the panels and…
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Tuition freeze recommended by COCC president, awaiting board approval
Central Oregon Community College plans to keep its current tuition rate for the coming school…
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La Pine High School principal finalists selected; virtual forum set
Students, staff and community members are invited to meet the four finalists for the principal position at La Pine High School during a virtual forum…
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Oregon House passes bill to ban ‘hate symbol’ displays in schools
The Oregon House has passed legislation that would prohibit the displaying of hate symbols in schools and educational programs.…
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OSU releases another new, antioxidant-rich purple tomato
The new Oregon State University-developed tomato Midnight Roma follows in the steps of 10-year-old Indigo Rose, the first antioxidant-rich purple…
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Oregon’s graduating high schoolers told: There’s still time to apply for college, aid
There is still time for the high school graduating Class of 2021 to apply for college — and for financial aid to help pay for it. All of Oregon’s…
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COCC announces its campuses will reopen to the public on June 14
Central Oregon Community College announced Thursday it plans to reopen all campuses to the public in a limited capacity on Monday, June 14.…
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Veterans with business dreams find new path at COCC
For veterans with entrepreneurial ambitions, a newly established benefit program — the first of its kind in the state — will allow them to enroll…
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Former Hydro Flask CEO to deliver OSU-Cascades commencement address
An Oregon business leader who helped lead the dynamic growth at one of the state’s leading outdoor product companies will deliver the commencement…
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Crook County School District seeks residents to help with long-term facilities plan
Continued job growth in the community, and a strong reputation in local schools saw enrollment in the Crook County School District rise once again,…
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Oregon Tech faculty union votes to authorize strike
The Oregon Institute of Technology’s faculty union has voted to authorize a strike.…
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OSU Board sets tuition, fee hikes for 2021-22; plans to hire interim president
The Oregon State University Board of Trustees on Friday approved tuition rates and fees for the 2021-22 school year, including a 2.5% increase for…
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Oregon asks US Dept. of Education to forgive more ITT Tech student loans
Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum filed an application Thursday with the U.S. Department of Education, asking for the cancellation of federal…
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