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Silver Rail Elementary

LCC K-9 Comfort Dog teams visit grief-stricken Bend to spread, share love
Central Oregon

LCC K-9 Comfort Dog teams visit grief-stricken Bend to spread, share love

BEND, Ore. -- In a town full of fear, pain and every other emotion, a quartet of comfort dogs from across the West have come here to visit the epicenter of a distraught community, as well as with Bend-La Pine Schools teachers and staff.

Thursday, Oct 22, 2026

Bend-La Pine superintendent meets with delegation, local, state officials
Central Oregon

Bend-La Pine superintendent meets with delegation, local, state officials

BEND, Ore. -- Superintendent Steve Cook joined Governor Tina Kotek, U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, U.S. Congresswoman Janelle Bynum, and state and local leaders for a situational briefing Wednesday regarding the tragic incident at Silver Rail Elementary School.

Thursday, Oct 22, 2026

Free therapeutic processing group offered for Silver Rail parents, guardians
Central Oregon

Free therapeutic processing group offered for Silver Rail parents, guardians

BEND, Ore. -- In the wake of the tragedy at Silver Rail Elementary, NAMI Central Oregon is creating a space for parents and guardians to come together, connect and process the experience, alongside others who understand the impact this has had on our community.

Wednesday, Oct 21, 2026