Corvallis Science & Nature: Whales Eating Plastic, Butterflies Behind Bars, and a Bug Walk at Ankeny
A Reminder About Fireworks It’s the week before July 4th here in Corvallis, and we’re already starting to...
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Feds Allocate Nearly $700 Million to Oregon for High-Speed Internet
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration has earmarked nearly $700 million for high-speed internet service in areas of...
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Guest Commentary: Oregon Dept. of Human Services Leader Speaks Out for LGBTQIA2S+ Children
Children and young people, including those who are LGBTQIA2S+, can only succeed when they have a chance to...
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Corvallis Calendar: Wednesday Afternoon to Friday Evening
Wednesday, June 28 Corvallis Farmers Market. Downtown Corvallis, 1st St., Corvallis. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free. The Corvallis Farmers...
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Corvallis Business: Tarweed Folk School Starts Strong, Benton’s Low Unemployment, New Rent Control Cap, Your Local Business Events Calendar
New to Corvallis, Tarweed Folk School is an all ages hub for classes ranging from bike repair to...
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County Administrator Search Down to Three Finalists, Public Can Meet Them Wednesday
Benton County’s search for a County Administrator has come down to three finalists, and now the public, that’s...
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Jennifer Beaumont, Corvallis Knights General Manager, Passes at Age 41
With heavy hearts, the Corvallis Knights announced that team general manager Jennifer Beaumont passed away Sunday evening after...
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Lawmakers Cracked Down on Crime this Session; Tougher Laws, More Enforcement
Oregon lawmakers passed bills this session that crack down on a mix of crimes. They voted to expand...
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Corvallis Calendar: Tuesday Afternoon to Thursday Evening
Tuesday, June 27 CAAB Workgroup Meeting. 5 p.m. The Climate Action Advisory Board (CAAB) workgroups – Utility Decarbonization and...
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Government: Benton’s Northern Reaches Sees Crime Increase, Alternate Fuels on Highway 20, Commissioners and Albany Council to Meet
Alternate Fuels on Highway 20: The Benton County Board of Commissioners are partnering with the City of Albany...
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Education Bills on Finance, Reading, School Days and More Pass, Oregon Legislative Session Ends
A number of big education initiatives have passed the Oregon Legislature, including the largest literacy investment in the...
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State Passes Last Minute Climate Bills, Water Protections, Wildfire Prevention
Several key environmental bills that would help communities guard against the effect of climate change, protect groundwater and...
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Headed to the Governor: Paramilitary Group Clampdown, Self-Serve Gas Statewide, Research Primate Accountability
Clamping Down on Paramilitary Activity: The Senate on Saturday passed a bill that would clamp down on paramilitary...
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Corvallis Calendar: Monday Afternoon to Wednesday Evening
Monday, June 26 Community Health Centers Board of Directors Meeting. 6:30 p.m. The Community Health Centers of Benton and...
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Government: County Seeks Public Input on Failed Bond Measure, Temporary Speed Change for Chapel Drive, Councilor Yee Set for Q&A Session
Public Comment, Was No Comment: The Benton County Board of Commissioners on opening the floor at their June...
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Oregon Lawmakers Reduce Planned Cybersecurity Funding by Millions
Oregon lawmakers plan to fund just a fraction of a $15 million request for a cybersecurity program and...
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Oregon Legislature Could Gain Power to Impeach the Governor, and Others
Oregon lawmakers would gain the power to impeach and remove misbehaving statewide elected officials under a measure that...
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PVC is Toxic and Hard to Recycle, OSU Researches May be Able to Fix That
Researchers in the Oregon State University College of Engineering have received funding to develop a process for converting...
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