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'Celebrate the inch-stones': Central Oregon toddler with rare brain disorder defies odds, makes incredible progress
2+ hour, 36+ min ago (518+ words) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Back in 2024, KTVZ News introduced viewers to a Central Oregon baby facing extraordinary challenges. Now, as he celebrates his recent 2nd birthday, he's exceeding all expectations. Jackson was born with a rare brain disorder called hemimegalencephaly, a condition…...
Making a Difference: Sleep in Heavenly Peace aims to ensure no Central Oregon child sleeps on the floor
6+ day, 12+ hour ago (232+ words) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- At KTVZ'News, we focus our resources on bolstering the health and well-being of Central'Oregon's'youth'through our 21 Cares for Kids partnerships.'This month'we're'spotlighting Sleep in Heavenly Peace, a national nonprofit with a Deschutes County chapter that works to ensure…...
Oregon Legislature passes bill expanding options to treat allergic reactions in schools
1+ week, 6+ day ago (629+ words) The epinephrine bill, brought to the Legislature by Oregon teen, awaits governor's signature By Robin Linares, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. -- While legislators are supposed to represent their constituents, it's not often that a letter from an Oregon teen leads…...
When pediatric anxiety meets parental burnout: The hidden mental health crisis
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (238+ words) The gap in pediatric mental health care is driven by several factors. Many families face long waitlists, high costs, and/or a lack of specialists in their area. For some, stigma or logistical challenges create additional barriers. Others are unsure…...
Making a Difference: Every Child Central Oregon urges you to give back to local foster children
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (266+ words) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- At'KTVZ News, we focus our resources on bolstering the health and well-being of Central'Oregon's'youth through our 21 Cares for Kids partnerships. "2025 was a busy year for us'like so many. Unfortunately, we saw an increase in the number of…...
Public invited to learn about CASA of Central Oregon's impact on foster care system
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (278+ words) Public invited to learn about CASA of Central Oregon's impact on foster care system'KTVZ The Deschutes League will host a public information session featuring CASA of Central Oregon on Feb. 5, 2026, to discuss advocacy for children in the regional foster care…...
COCC Wins Major Federal Grant to Train Next Generation of Central Oregon Manufacturers
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (238+ words) Central Oregon Community College (COCC) has received a $2,187,923 grant from the U.S. Department of Education to develop short-term certificates in manufacturing technology. This award is part of a national initiative and one of only 22 grants issued to colleges and universities across…...
Local Sleep in Heavenly Peace chapter holds bed-building training on Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (171+ words) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- On this Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, many people were giving their time to local charities, including Sleep in Heavenly Peace. The nonprofit is committed to making sure no children in Central Oregon sleeps on…...
AI tutors, with a little human help, offer ‘reliable’ instruction, study finds
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (1042+ words) An AI-powered tutor, paired with a human helper and individual-level data on a student's proficiency, can outperform a human alone, with near-flawless results, a new study suggests. The results could open a new front in the evolving discussion over how…...
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon celebrates National Mentoring Month, calls for new volunteers
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (237+ words) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)-- January is National Mentoring Month, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon, a program of J Bar J Youth Services, is celebrating the power of mentorship while inviting community members to make a difference in the…...