How to Become a Volunteer Firefighter October 15, 2020Oregon experienced a record number of wildfires this summer and climate scientists predict that wildfires will continue their...2 mins read
Testing Completed at Oregon Senior Facilities October 15, 2020There are 23 assisted living facilities in Benton County, and 11 of those are in the city of...1 min read
CitySpeak Debates: Local Candidates, Public Concerns October 14, 2020At the CitySpeak Forum this past evening, The Advocate hosted a debate for candidates seeking local offices. In...6 mins read
Spurs Player Eubanks Fundraises for Home State Oregon October 14, 2020Current San Antonia Spur, former Oregon State University basketball star Drew Eubanks, may live in Texas today, but...1 min read
Unused Wapato Jail Turned Homeless Re-entry Shelter October 14, 2020What was once the Wapato Corrections Facility opened its doors as Bybee Lakes Hope Center, a homeless re-entry...2 mins read
CitySpeak LiveStream: Local Candidates Debate October 13, 2020For the City Council, all nine wards come up for a vote every two years – Ward 7...1 min read
COVID Hits Hospital Revenue: How is Samaritan Holding Up October 13, 2020This past spring, Oregon hospitals had to tighten the belt as revenue took a sudden, steep drop. ...4 mins read
Socializing Leads to Record High COVID Cases in Oregon October 13, 2020On Thursday Oct. 8 and Friday Oct. 9, Oregon set a two-day record high for reported COVID-19 cases,...2 mins read
Keeping Oregonians Safe + Strong + Informed October 13, 2020There have been a myriad of issues impacting the Benton County community in 2020: the coronavirus pandemic, recent...1 min read
Benton County 4-H Steps Up During Wildfires October 12, 2020In the midst of a crazy year, Benton County 4-H Group is more dedicated than ever to serving...3 mins read
First Toilet Paper, Now Mason Jars Disappear From Store Shelves October 12, 2020People looking to ferment their fresh foods may have difficulty finding a proper container, and hipsters may have...1 min read
The Nonmeeting of Unlike Minds October 12, 2020 Leader of local chapter of Unlike Minds, Warren George, is unable to start a group due to...2 mins read
Benton County on Watch List: Local Businesses Keep on Keeping On October 11, 2020With Benton County being on the state’s COVID Watch List, business owners say they will continue to do...2 mins read
Preparing for Winter: Not just for Squirrels and Bears Anymore October 11, 2020Winter storm season is fast approaching, whether we want to admit it or not, and there’s nothing worse...1 min read
OSU Couple Marries to Pandemic Theme October 11, 2020COVID has changed many events we once knew and loved, both big and small: trips to the movie...2 mins read
James Cassidy: From Pop Culture to Agriculture October 10, 2020OSU instructor James Cassidy wants you to start seeing soil. This human frequently reminds people that all culture comes...8 mins read
Grow Your Own Food Now, Survive the Apocalypse Later October 10, 2020When supply shortages began with the rise of COVID-19, many people turned to growing their own food as...5 mins read
Union Says Fred Meyer Downplayed COVID Case October 9, 2020The Mid-Valley Industrial Workers of the World issued a statement on Sep.20 claiming a Corvallis Fred Meyer employee...3 mins read
