Statewide Medicaid Eligibility Review Underway, Recipients’ Helpline Often Unhelpful
Medicaid members have been calling the state’s helpline in recent weeks with questions about new eligibility requirements. The...
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Corvallis Calendar: Wednesday Afternoon to Friday Evening
Wednesday, April 26 Cool Jones. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 6:00 p.m. Join Common Fields on Wednesday...
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OSU Holocaust Memorial Week Events Mostly Salient, But Some Jews Will Feel Unseen
The 36th annual observance of Holocaust Memorial Week at Oregon State University begins Monday, April 17, and includes...
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Corvallis Business: Tale of Two Upstart Corvallis Restaurant Alliances, Fisheries Disaster to Impact Oregon’s Economy, And A Very Packed Business Events Calendar
Things are taking shape at the Corvallis Area Restaurant and Bar Alliance, or CARB – they’ve had their...
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OSU Lab Says Bird Flu Has Killed 11 Endangered Condors, 9 More Also Dead
At least seven deceased California condors from a northern Arizona population were infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza...
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SPECIAL REPORT: Oregon Lawmakers Poised for Conflicts Over Gun-Control Bills
Oregon lawmakers are debating firearms legislation this session, setting the stage for legislative battles and courtroom fights that...
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Lawmakers Pass Bill to Help Oregonians Pay Hospital Charges
Oregon lawmakers are considering a bill aimed at ensuring low-income hospital patients receive free or discounted medical care. ...
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Corvallis Calendar: Tuesday Afternoon to Thursday Evening
Tuesday, April 25 Craft Night (for all ages!). Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 5:30 p.m....
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Government: Benton County Expands Housing Grant to Linn County, Seeks Public Input on West Hills Road Project
Benton Moves Low Income Housing Funds to Linn County: The Benton County Board of Commissioners has agreed to...
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Oregon State Athletics Leader Scott Barnes Rushed to California Hospital, Condition Improving
According to sources at Oregon State University, Vice President and Director of Athletics Scott Barnes remains in stable...
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Oregon Health Authority Anticipates June COVID-19 Surge, Halts Regular Briefings
Oregonians can expect another surge in COVID-19 cases in June, a top Oregon health official said Thursday. Dr....
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170 Wait Behind Bars Statewide Without a Public Defender, Lawmakers Propose New Fixes
Washington County District Attorney Kevin Barton keeps a list of dozens of defendants without a defense attorney tacked...
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Corvallis Calendar: Monday Afternoon to Wednesday Evening
Monday, April 24 2023-25 Budget Committee. 12 p.m. In-Person: 4500 SW Research Way, Shipley and Holmes Public Meeting Rooms....
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Government: Council Votes for Trash Clearance, Ellis Concerned for Homeless and Dissents, And the Fire Dept. Gets a New Engine for Free
Trash Clean-Up: The City of Corvallis is moving forward with a plan that would address the surplus of...
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Corvallis Parent: We Check on Local Teacher Credentials, Deadline for District Curricula Comment Set, New Arts Camp Openings, State School Fund Clash
The school district is considering a slug of new curricula, – the comment period for parents was announced...
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Kotek Announces State Will Stockpile Abortion Drug
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek announced the state will secure a three-year supply of mifepristone, one of two drugs...
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Corvallis Calendar: Friday Afternoon to Monday Evening
Friday, April 21 Teen Takeover: STEAM/Maker Night. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 6:30 p.m. Storytime...
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From Bad to Verse: Flat Earth, Liar Lies, Statistical Insignificance
Limerick I heard it first from my grandpa What is known as the lumberjack’s law This simple delusion ...
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