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Dr. Steven Cook, Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Reflects on Silver Rail Elementary School Shooting

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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- In his first sit down interview since the Silver Rail Elementary School shooting, Dr. Steven Cook spoke with KTVZ's Claire Elmer about the tragedy and the district's priorities moving forward.

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Superintendent Steve Cook addresses community after Silver Rail Elementary tragedy (opens KTVZ Bend)
Published Oct 18, 2026
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Steve Cook released a video statement Sunday evening, communicating the latest for district students, parents and staff following the shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School.
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Dr. Steven Cook, Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Reflects on Silver Rail Elementary School Shooting (opens KTVZ Bend)
Published Oct 19, 2026
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- In his first sit down interview since the Silver Rail Elementary School shooting, Dr. Steven Cook spoke with KTVZ's Claire Elmer about the tragedy and the district's priorities moving forward.