Add COVID to a Childcare Desert and Women are left Jobless
Oregon Employment Department finds there is a significant difference between unemployment rates for men and unemployment rates for...
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OSU Racism: Student Group Demands More Action, Less Talk
Oregon State University, like many other colleges and universities across the United States, is predominantly white: in spring...
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Election 2020: The Corvallis Advocate Endorsements
With presidential election drama swirling atop everyone’s mind, one could easily miss what’s happening down ballot, and who...
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OSU’s Black Student-Athletes Take a Stand Against Racial Injustice with Dam Change
Historically, Black student-athletes have been at the forefront of social justice and activism at Oregon State University. In...
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Backyard Chickens: The Do’s and Dont’s to Keep Your Family Safe
Living sustainably has become more important to many people since the beginning of quarantine and the food shortages brought about by COVID-19. Suddenly,...
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OSU Spinouts Outset Medical and Agility Robotics Make Breakthroughs
Oregon State Spinouts Two Oregon State University spinouts have made significant progress this week: medical technology company Outset...
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Benton County Property Values Still on the Rise
In 2019, homes sales increased in real market values in Benton County, according to a report published on the...
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New Emergency Alert System for Linn-Benton: Expect a Call
This Halloween, Oct. 31 at 2:00 pm., you’ll be getting a call from the Linn-Benton Emergency Alert System....
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How to Become a Volunteer Firefighter
Oregon experienced a record number of wildfires this summer and climate scientists predict that wildfires will continue their...
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Testing Completed at Oregon Senior Facilities
There are 23 assisted living facilities in Benton County, and 11 of those are in the city of...
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CitySpeak Debates: Local Candidates, Public Concerns
At the CitySpeak Forum this past evening, The Advocate hosted a debate for candidates seeking local offices. In...
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Spurs Player Eubanks Fundraises for Home State Oregon
Current San Antonia Spur, former Oregon State University basketball star Drew Eubanks, may live in Texas today, but...
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Unused Wapato Jail Turned Homeless Re-entry Shelter
What was once the Wapato Corrections Facility opened its doors as Bybee Lakes Hope Center, a homeless re-entry...
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CitySpeak LiveStream: Local Candidates Debate
For the City Council, all nine wards come up for a vote every two years – Ward 7...
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COVID Hits Hospital Revenue: How is Samaritan Holding Up
This past spring, Oregon hospitals had to tighten the belt as revenue took a sudden, steep drop. ...
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Socializing Leads to Record High COVID Cases in Oregon
On Thursday Oct. 8 and Friday Oct. 9, Oregon set a two-day record high for reported COVID-19 cases,...
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Keeping Oregonians Safe + Strong + Informed
There have been a myriad of issues impacting the Benton County community in 2020: the coronavirus pandemic, recent...
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Benton County 4-H Steps Up During Wildfires
In the midst of a crazy year, Benton County 4-H Group is more dedicated than ever to serving...
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