Bend-La Pine School District

The 1,200-seat auditorium was a hub for performing arts in central Oregon, until structural engineers discovered fissures in trusses that support the ceiling.

Results from Tuesday’s election mean school leaders in Bend face difficult decisions.

The district and the Bend Education Association were on the verge of bringing in a state mediator to help with bargaining before this deal was reached.

Oregon school districts have until Dec. 31 to apply for a waiver to take advantage of the increased eligibility for the current school year.

Officials are optimistic they can reach a deal before the end of the year.

Public school employees in Oregon are required to show proof of vaccination or a valid exemption.

The Bend-La Pine superintendent says approving the bond measure won't hike taxes.

Parents of Black students in Central Oregon are struggling to protect their kids from racial harassment at school. Some parents have decided to take their kids out of school and are looking for alternative options. OPB talked to one of those parents, Kenny Adams, and Marcus LeGrand, Vice-Chair and Director of Bend-La Pine School Board, to learn more about what they’re facing and how they are helping kids cope.

This month, central Oregon voters will decide on a $268 million bond for the Bend-La Pine School District. It’s a record-breaking request from the district.

As Bend continues to grow, so too grows the number of school children in the Bend-La Pine School District.