Editorial: Here’s How to Run for City Council or Mayor, Now Take a Beat June 5, 2026As of Wednesday, June 3, prospective candidates for Corvallis City Council or Mayor could begin filing paperwork for... Read More2 mins read
After Oregonians Reject Gas Tax, Kotek’s Transportation Workgroup Fixates on Messaging, not Math June 3, 2026In their first meeting since Oregon voters rejected a gas and payroll tax increase to pay for roads... Read More4 mins read
Homelessness Declines Nationwide, But Not in Oregon June 3, 2026There were fewer homeless people in the United States on a single night in January 2025 than in... Read More1 min read
Rick Crager Becomes Benton County’s Top Administrator, Permanently June 3, 2026Rick Crager has been appointed as Benton County’s Administrator effective June 1, he had been serving in an... Read More2 mins read
Annual OSU Engineering Expo Offers Mind Control and Firsts in New Rockets, Friday June 3, 2026The first kerosene liquid oxygen rocket to be static-test-fired in the state of Oregon, technology to control electronics... Read More1 min read
City Staff Recommends Flat Payroll and Income Taxes to Pay Deficit, Build Buildings June 1, 2026Before even starting, yes, the City Council can impose citywide payroll and income taxes without voter approval. Scuttlebutt... Read More23 mins read
Oregonians Using SNAP Benefits Mostly Work for Big Grocery or Retail Companies… or OSU June 1, 2026Oregonians who received federal aid to pay for their groceries last year frequently reported working for the nation’s... Read More6 mins read
Starting Today, Benton County Crisis Center Expands Hours, Announces Move Toward Future 24/7 Services June 1, 2026Beginning today, June 1, The Benton County Crisis Center in downtown Corvallis is extending its hours of operation.... Read More1 min read
Petition to Ban Fishing and Hunting in Oregon Moves Closer to November Ballot June 1, 2026Last week, petitioners hoping to ban fishing and hunting in Oregon reached a milestone in their attempt to... Read More3 mins read
City Councilors Ellis and Shaffer Slam Plan for Fewer Wards, Longer Terms May 29, 2026Corvallis’ city government could look very different come 2029. A volunteer task force is putting the finishing touches...7 mins read
Counterpoint: Six Councilors and Longer Terms is Better Governance, Says Curtis Wright May 29, 2026Councilors Ellis and Shaffer raise concerns worth taking seriously, but their joint statement ultimately rests on a flawed...4 mins read
Oregon Kindergartner Vaccination Rates Hit Record Low May 29, 2026A record high number of Oregon kindergartners entered school without required vaccines this year, new state data shows....2 mins read
Oregon Said No to Undercover License Plates for Federal Agents, Trump Administration is Suing May 29, 2026The Trump administration sued four Democratic-led states Wednesday over the states’ refusal to grant undercover license plates to...2 mins read
UPDATE: Now at The Hatfield Marine Science Center, One Very Ginormous Blue Whale Skeleton May 29, 2026Visitors to the Oregon Coast can now view the completed display of a 70-foot blue whale skeleton that...1 min read
Corvallis Calendar: Friday to Friday, May 29 to June 5 May 29, 2026Friday, May 29 CALYX Inc: A Herstory of Radical Resilience. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 10 am...35 mins read
After Four Decades, Gathering Together Farm is for Sale May 26, 2026Gathering Together Farm, a beloved and iconic staple of the Willamette Valley’s organic goods scene, has been listed...2 mins read
Benton Democrats Meet, Anti-Israel Platforms, Maughan Announces, Malone Concedes May 26, 2026Last Thursday, the Benton County Democrats’ Central Committee met, with three, maybe four, worthy takeaways. Early on, it...4 mins read
Corvallis’ Kimberlee Barker Selected to Represent USA at World Equestrian Championship May 26, 2026Kimberlee Barker, a rider, competitor, and coach who trains out of her own farm in Corvallis, has been...3 mins read
Benton County Approves Dollars to Help Newport’s Legal Fight Against ICE May 26, 2026Last week, the Benton County Board of Commissioners approved chipping in $5,000 to help fund the City of...3 mins read
Oregon’s DMV Stopped Issuing Undercover License Plates to Federal Agents, Then Came the Legal Threats May 26, 2026Oregon transportation officials say they are reviewing a decision to temporarily stop issuing undercover license plates to federal...2 mins read
Statewide Overdose Deaths Drop for a Second Year in a Row May 26, 2026Overdose deaths in Oregon have dropped for a second year in a row, according to the state’s health...1 min read
When Oregon’s Top Economists Started Talking ‘New Reality’ for the State, We Thought We’d Better Listen May 22, 2026Oil prices have doubled since Oregon’s top economists last met with reporters and lawmakers to discuss the state’s...3 mins read
After the Klamath Dam Removals, OSU Talked to Ag Producers and Conservationists, Here’s what they Learned May 22, 2026A new study of the largest dam removal project in United States history on the Klamath River in Oregon and...3 mins read
Benton County Fair & Rodeo Announces this Year’s Music Lineup May 22, 2026The Benton County Fair & Rodeo is back this summer with a main stage lineup that organizers say...3 mins read
A Cinnamon Roll Crawl at the Corvallis Saturday Market, We Reveal Our Favorites May 22, 2026There are worse ways to spend a Saturday morning in Corvallis than walking through the Saturday Market, eating...4 mins read
Commentary: Ed Diehl, the Gas Tax, and Non-Transferable Fury May 22, 2026A couple of decades ago, the comedian Chris Rock led a TV series called “Everybody Hates Chris,” its...3 mins read
Corvallis Calendar: Friday to Friday, May 22-29 May 22, 2026Friday, May 22 CALYX Inc: A Herstory of Radical Resilience. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 10 am...24 mins read
