CitySpeak Town Hall: Weighing a New Justice Facilities Tax, Ballot Measure 2-140 April 13, 2023It’s the largest infrastructure endeavor in county history, and officials are asking voters to approve another $110 million...2 mins read
Guest Commentary: Oregon Must Approach Children’s Behavioral Health Care with Urgency April 13, 2023In the fall of 2021, on the heels of a joint declaration of a state of emergency in...4 mins read
Corvallis Calendar: Thursday Afternoon to Friday Evening April 13, 2023Thursday, April 13 READ Dogs. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 3:30 p.m. Free. Kids can...3 mins read
From Bad to Verse: Punctuated Relationship, Gopher Walk, Infinity Not April 13, 2023Punctuated Relationship When two copy editors socialize If they have their druthers They’ll get a dinner, movie too ...2 mins read
Government: City Seeks Comment Before Negotiating New Franchise Agreement with Republic Waste Services, Councilor Schaffer Slated for Saturday Q&A. April 12, 2023City Trash Isn’t County Trash, Kinda: First, this has nothing to do with the County’s Trash Talk Workgroup,...1 min read
CitySpeak: School Board Candidates Debate Set, Mon., Apr. 17 April 12, 2023This school board election comes at a time that is fraught for both students and teachers in Corvallis...1 min read
Corvallis Science & Nature: ‘Twas the Week Before Earth Day April 12, 2023Friday: OSU Graduate Symposium The busy run up to Earth Day starts this Friday, as Oregon State students...2 mins read
Oregon Senate Approves Expanded Workers’ Compensation Bill April 12, 2023Oregonians who are hurt on the job may no longer need to dip into vacation and sick time...1 min read
Corvallis Calendar: Wednesday Afternoon to Friday Evening April 12, 2023Wednesday, April 12 HOPE Executive Committee Meeting. 4 p.m. The HOPE Executive Committee meets monthly on the second Wednesday...5 mins read
Corvallis Business: Electrify Corvallis Expo Shows Us Something, Farmers’ Market Returns, Commerce Secretary Visits Oregon, Your Business Events Calendar April 11, 2023Bellhop, a well-loved downtown comfort food restaurant may be no more – but then nobody really knows for...8 mins read
Oregon Medicaid Pays Mental Health Providers Relatively Well, Says OHSU Study April 11, 2023Oregon’s mental health crisis cannot be blamed on low Medicaid payments for providers, a new study by researchers...3 mins read
State’s Corporation Division Raises Eyebrows With Lobbying Email April 11, 2023An email from a state division director asking customers to advocate for the agency’s budget raised eyebrows among...3 mins read
Corvallis Calendar: Tuesday Afternoon to Thursday Evening April 11, 2023Tuesday, April 11 Housing Operational Committee. 12 p.m. The Housing Operational Committee (HOC) will meet virtually at 12:00 p.m. The...3 mins read
Government: County Relocating Mental Health Crisis Center, City Seeks Housing Grant Ideas, Kalapuya Building Open House Apr. 20 April 10, 2023Mental Health Crisis Center Moving: Benton County will be relocating its mental health crisis services location one more...2 mins read
SPECIAL REPORT: Despite Addiction Crisis, Oregon Lawmakers Struggle to Improve Monitoring Tool April 10, 2023In 2009, as prescription opioid addiction rates soared, Oregon adopted a critical oversight tool meant to help address...8 mins read
Oregon Food Assistance Bill for Undocumented Workers Advances April 10, 2023A proposal to provide food assistance to thousands of people who don’t qualify for federal benefits made the...2 mins read
OSU: Trustees Consider Tuition Increase and Planning, Will Meet Apr. 13 and 14 April 10, 2023The Oregon State University Board of Trustees will meet April 13 and 14 to consider tuition rates for...2 mins read
Corvallis Calendar: Monday to Wednesday Evening April 10, 2023Monday, April 10 What does the public think about Oregon’s marine reserves? Changes over time and the role...6 mins read
