Bend-La Pine Schools hires Dan Emerson as new chief financial officer
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools announced Wednesday it has hired Dan Emerson as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective July 1. Emerson…
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University of Oregon apologizes for trash students left in and around California’s Shasta Lake
SHASTA LAKE, Calif. (KGW/KTVZ) — It was a messy Memorial Day weekend on a Northern California lake, and some University of Oregon students are…
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Rocky shores of Pacific Northwest show low resilience to changes in climate, OSU researchers say
CORVALLIS, Ore. – A 15-year period ending in 2020 that included a marine heat wave and a sea star wasting disease epidemic saw major changes in the…
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OSU-Cascades to honor High Desert Museum leader with special recognition at June 16 commencement
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State University – Cascades will honor Dana Whitelaw, executive director of the High Desert Museum, during its 23rd…
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‘That is a perfect storm for failure’: Rep. Emerson Levy looking to tackle technology distractions in schools
State Rep. Emerson Levy, D-Bend, addressed the House Committee on Education Thursday on the consequences of students over-using their personal…
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New OSU specialty license plate unveiled; $40 vouchers available
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregonians can now purchase a voucher for a new, specialty Oregon State University license plate that features the…
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Merkley announces start of service academy nomination process for the Class of 2029
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley on Wednesday launched the process of nominating young Oregonians to the United States Air Force…
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OSU-Cascades holds open house to tour landfill, mine remediation, progress on Student Success Center construction
Oregon State University–Cascades invited community members to an unusual kind of “open house” tour on Tuesday afternoon, to explore the latest…
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The wheels on the bus go round: So do Bend-La Pine school buses, as test-drivers seek a new career
The last day of classes for Bend-La Pine Schools isn’t for a couple weeks, but already the district is hiring bus drivers for next year, and…
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COCC art students launch annual exhibition
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Community College Art and Design Club is proud to present the annual Student Art Exhibition, now through June…
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Iron could be key to cheaper, greener lithium-ion batteries for electric cars, OSU research finds
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – What if a common element rather than scarce, expensive ones was a key component in electric car batteries? A collaboration…
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North Star Elementary School teacher Rachel Hertz named OnPoint’s K-5 Educator of the Year
(Update: Adding video) PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — OnPoint Community Credit Union has announced the four winners of the 2024 OnPoint Prize for…
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Lisa Birk named deputy superintendent of Bend-La Pine Schools
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools announced Thursday it has hired Lisa Birk as its new deputy superintendent, effective July 1. With 13 years…
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‘Disappointment:’ Bend La-Pine, Crook County schools’ money measures suffer voter defeats; now what?
In Tuesday’s election, both the Bend La-Pine and Crook County school districts suffered losses on proposed money measures, a “learning levy” and a…
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Wyden, colleagues commend Biden student debt relief effort, urge further steps
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said Wednesday he has joined 14 fellow senators in submitting a public comment letter to Secretary…
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Western wildfire camera network is now the largest of its kind
EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters battling wildfires in the Pacific Northwest will now have the world’s largest public-facing system of wildfire…
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‘Survival of our democracy:’ Civics Learning Project holds ‘Law Day’ at COCC to teach how government, law work
The Civics Learning Project hosted a “Law Day” event Tuesday at Central Oregon Community College, one of four being held on campuses across the state…
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Wyden, Merkley and colleagues call for boost in funding for Pell Grants
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Oregon Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley joined Senate colleagues Tuesday in calling on the Senate Appropriations Committee to…
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A rise in sea urchins and related damage to kelp forests impacts Oregon’s gray whales and their food, study finds
NEWPORT, Ore. (KTVZ) – A recent boom in the purple sea urchin population off the southern Oregon Coast appears to have had an indirect and negative…
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Oregon prepares to distribute funds for early literacy efforts
Oregon is poised to distribute funds for early childhood learning and literacy.…
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