The Corvallis Advocate

School Board Members Ask Businesses to Cancel Recall Petition Events

February 9, 2026·2 mins read

Oregon Lawmakers Mull Wrongful Convictions Bill, and They’re Targeting Debunked Forensics

February 9, 2026·4 mins read

Playful Vibes, Corvallis’ 25th Festivus Crowns Repeat Disc Golf Champ

February 9, 2026·4 mins read

Library Event Reviews ‘Wide Wide Sea’ by Hampton Sides, Wednesday

February 9, 2026·1 min read

Corvallis Calendar: Friday to Friday

February 6, 2026·36 mins read

The Northwest’s History of Wildfire, And the OSU Research that Could Reduce Risk Into the Future

February 6, 2026

A new analysis shows that the Pacific Northwest’s mature and old-growth forests are most at risk of severe... Read More

3 mins read

Corvallis’ High School Students Building Microshelters for the Homeless

February 6, 2026

At the Corvallis School District’s College Hill campus, senior construction students are spending their semester building microshelters; compact... Read More

1 min read

Food Bank Advocates Rally Capitol, Push Oregon Lawmakers for Anti-hunger Funding

February 6, 2026

After failing in recent years to convince the Oregon Legislature to extend food benefits to tens of thousands... Read More

3 mins read

Ten Tiny Dances, Saturday at The Majestic

February 6, 2026

Dancers face the challenge of performing on a stage that is four-feet by four-feet and one and half... Read More

1 min read

Federal Judge Blocks Warrantless Arrests by ICE in Oregon

February 6, 2026

A federal judge on Wednesday issued a ruling blocking federal immigration agents from making warrantless arrests in Oregon, joining Washington... Read More

1 min read

High School Graduation Rates Inch Up in Corvallis, Statewide

February 4, 2026

Graduation rates in Corvallis’ public schools reached 90% last year, according to data released last week from the... Read More

3 mins read

Oregon Lawmakers Begin Session, Here’s what Gelser Blouin is Saying, and What’s Ahead

February 4, 2026

Oregon lawmakers opened the 2026 legislative session Monday with a clear rift between Democrats and Republicans over how... Read More

5 mins read

Legislature Considers New Restrictions on Oregon National Guard Deployments

February 4, 2026

Oregon lawmakers have resurrected a bill aiming to restrict deployment of the Oregon National Guard for immigration enforcement... Read More

6 mins read

Coming to Corvallis: Cultivating Collective Resilience in the Polycrisis with Sarah Jaquette Ray

February 4, 2026

Drawing on her book written for her students, A Field Guide to Climate Anxiety: How to Keep Your Cool... Read More

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Corvallis Arts Center Buys New Facility, Major Three-year Expansion Planned

February 2, 2026

On Friday, The Arts Center of Greater Corvallis announced they had received a generous gift and would be...

2 mins read

OSU Researchers Create a New Cancer Fighting Material, “We Saw Total Tumor Regression”

February 2, 2026

Scientists at Oregon State University have developed a new nanomaterial that triggers a pair of chemical reactions inside...

2 mins read

Oregon Gave Direct Cash Payments to 120 Homeless Youth, After a Year, 94% were Housed

February 2, 2026

Direct cash assistance from the state is helping homeless Oregon youth find housing, according to the results of...

2 mins read

Court Rules Loggers Can’t Skip Environmental Review on Federal Land, Protects Thousands of Acres in Oregon

February 2, 2026

A 34-year-old rule exempting some commercial logging projects on federal lands from environmental review is unlawful, a federal...

3 mins read

Local Democrats Issue Formal Opposition to Corvallis School Board Recall

January 30, 2026

For anyone believing school board seats aren’t partisan, Benton County Democrats have a message; yes, they are. An...

6 mins read

Rep. Val Hoyle Joins Lawmakers Seeking to Impeach Secretary Kristi Noem

January 30, 2026

A growing number of U.S. House Democrats are pushing for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s impeachment after another...

5 mins read

Measles Detected in Corvallis Wastewater, Here’s what to Know

January 30, 2026

The Benton County Health Department (BCHD) was recently notified that measles has been detected in wastewater sampling in an area...

2 mins read

It’s a Food Thing, As Wolf and Cougar Populations Grow, OSU Learns How They’re Coping with Each Other

January 30, 2026

A new study shows that interactions between wolves and cougars in Yellowstone National Park are driven by wolves...

3 mins read

Guest Opinion: Kotek Wants Oregon on CNBC’s Top 10 Business List, It’s a Misguided Goal

January 30, 2026

What should Oregon strive for when it comes to economic policy? According to Gov. Tina Kotek’s recently released Prosperity...

3 mins read

Friday to Friday: Corvallis Calendar, Jan. 30 to Feb. 6

January 30, 2026

Friday, Jan 30 Retro Urban Style. Giustina Gallery, The LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8...

33 mins read

He Used to Get Shot at for Work, Now He’s Benton County’s Safety Officer

January 28, 2026

Ray Woothtakewahbitty, whose name is Comanche meaning “arrive and strike,” comes from a family and culture with deep...

2 mins read

Fewer Immigrants Seek Oregon Health Care Benefits Under Trump

January 28, 2026

Thousands fewer people are receiving health care through a Medicaid-like Oregon program that’s open to income-eligible people regardless...

3 mins read

Federal Suit Seeking Oregon Voter Data Dismissed After Bondi Letter Surfaces, State’s Top Election Official Responds

January 28, 2026

A federal judge has officially dismissed the U.S. Department of Justice’s lawsuit against Secretary of State Tobias Read...

1 min read

Reader View: Save Corvallis Schools to Hold Town Hall Thursday, Here’s Why You Should Attend

January 28, 2026

During last fall’s consolidation process, our school board demonstrated a troubling pattern of making hugely consequential decisions very...

9 mins read

City Council Mulls Diverting Tax Dollars Toward Downtown Enhancements, Would Need Voter Approval

January 26, 2026

Money. With all the buzz about new downtown projects and revitalization, one could easily predict what would come...

4 mins read

Pride in Numbers Launches Statewide Two-Spirit and LGBTQIA+ Survey, Here’s How to Participate

January 26, 2026

Pride in Numbers, a statewide Two-Spirit and LGBTQIA+ research project, has launched a new community-led survey documenting lived...

3 mins read

Chris Dudley, Former Trail Blazers Player, Announces Run for Governor

January 26, 2026

Chris Dudley, the ex-Portland Trail Blazer who came closer than any Republican in decades to winning an Oregon...

4 mins read

Guest Commentary: Wait, Could it be Merkley and Trump Agree on Housing Investments

January 26, 2026

Bet you couldn’t come up with a controversial topic which finds President Donald Trump and Oregon’s Democratic U.S....

3 mins read

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