Oregon State University plans to require COVID-19 vaccine for students and employees this fall
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State University announced today that it is planning to require COVID-19 vaccinations beginning fall...
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A Patient’s Case Against Dr. Bryce Cleary, Op-Ed
“You might regret it,” he said. “And then what?” I was sitting in my doctor’s office. Internal medicine....
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Sage Advice from Local Nursery Owner
The sun is affectionately beaming, birds are practicing their scales, and once again it is nearing the time...
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The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen of 2021
Since its inception in 1993, Environmental Working Group (EWG) has fought for “consumers’ right to have healthier lives...
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WEEKLY COVID UPDATE: May 3
Benton County added 94 new cases of COVID-19 to its pandemic-wide case count. According to the New York...
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McKenzie River, How to Build Back Better
In Part Three of the series, we look at how the people of McKenzie River are rebuilding, and...
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Benton DA Calls Deadly Use of Force Justified
The Benton County District Attorney’s review of deadly use of force by Corvallis Police Officer Daniel Granillo against...
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From Burnt Soil to Fishing Licenses: The Effects of Holiday Farm Fire
In Part 1 of the Holiday Farm Fire Series, we looked at the community issues which arise from...
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CROWN Act Steps Closer to Law
The Oregon House of Representatives unanimously voted to support a bill which would prohibit public schools and employers...
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The Aftermath of the Holiday Farm Fire
Almost eight months after the Holiday Farm Fire erupted near Blue River, Oregon, and tore through forests and...
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OSU Cascades Names Andrew Ketsdever as Interim VP
Andrew Ketsdever, chief academic administrator of Oregon State University – Cascades, was named today to serve as interim...
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Rep. Nearman Charged
State Rep Mike Nearman, the Republican, who opened the door to the Capitol in December for protesters, is...
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CHEERS & JEERS: Corvallis’ Hottest School Board Candidate
CHEERS for census news… Oregon scores a sixth congressional district. WE WAIT WITH BATED BREATH as negotiations over...
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LBCC 2021 Juried Student Art Show
According to an over decade-long tradition, this April Linn Benton Community College (LBCC) has organized its annual 2021...
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OSU Brings the Strings
The next installment of Oregon State University’s American Strings series will feature musicians Andrew Bird and Jimbo Mathus...
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National Poetry Month: Three final poems from three remarkable poets to end National Poetry
Liberty Tree By Rene Mullen Gardener protects plastic perennial for winter, cuts plant at its base, discards elm...
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National Poetry Month: Digital Dilemma by Betty McCauley
Digital Dilemma By Betty McCauley Brendan has a new watch. “Hurry,” I say. “It’s almost a quarter...
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15 Counties Moved to Extreme Risk, Benton Nearly Surrounded
The COVID data from April 18-24 is out, and 15 Oregon counties have moved back into the Extreme-Risk...
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