Study: Bend-La Pine expects to need 5 new schools over next 20 years for growth
A new sites and facilities report up for discussion Tuesday evening by the Bend La Pine School Board says the district will need five more schools…
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Renowned climate scientist to speak in Bend about need to prevent worst impacts of climate change
Michael E. Mann, considered one of the world’s most influential climate scientists, will speak in Bend on March 31 about the urgent need to reverse…
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Redmond residents share mixed views on school board’s decision to make masks optional sooner
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond School Board has voted to make masks optional in schools, starting March 2. After a heated debate, followed by a…
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Jefferson County School District 509J gains $2.5 million premium on $24 million measure’s bond sale
Jefferson County School District 509J is making strides to proceed with the new $24 million bond measure voters approved in November — and has…
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Upcoming COCC exhibition celebrates life of Bend artist
A mixed-media exhibition and visual life celebration of Bend artist Patricia Clark, titled “A Constant Presence,” is showing at Central Oregon…
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COCC’s Big Band Jazz group returning to concert stage for first time in 2 years
Central Oregon Community College’s Big Band Jazz group is performing a free concert at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 27, at the Caldera High School…
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OSU study looks at impact of leisure activities on mental health during pandemic
As people have turned to hobbies like reading and outdoor recreation to fill their days during the COVID-19 pandemic, recent research from Oregon…
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After much debate, Redmond School Board votes 4-1 to make masks optional, starting March 2
After an impassioned debate, the Redmond School Board voted 4-1 Wednesday evening to direct Superintendent Charan Cline and district staff to draft…
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OSU researchers make key advance in turning apple waste into ‘green’ packaging material
A new study by Oregon State University scientists outlines a key advance in turning apple waste into an environmentally friendly packaging material…
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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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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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