Gov. Tina Kotek Takes Office With a Promise to ‘Make Things Better’
As she took office as governor Monday, Tina Kotek promised to wake up every day with a mission:...
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A New Leadership Era Starts in Oregon’s Legislature
Monday marked the start of a new era in the Oregon statehouse, as lawmakers elected a new Senate...
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Two Nights, Two Government Meetings, One Concert and a Movie Screening
Tuesday Night Corvallis School Board Five Years Goal Plan Listening Session. Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary, 1825 NW 27th St., Corvallis....
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Corvallis Business: Study of Who’s Moving Here, Nonprofit Child Services Grants, Our Music Economy, Home Goods Chain May Leave Corvallis, Upcoming Biz Events Calendar
Oregon was the nation’s second most popular state for inbound moves last year according to an annual United...
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Oregonians Have Mixed Feelings About Logging, Survey Says
More than 40% of Oregon adults say the state’s forests are overlogged, but most also believe that harvesting...
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Oregon Zoo’s Bernie Recovers Nicely After OSU Vets Help
After diagnostic testing at Oregon State University’s veterinary hospital, 6-year-old Amur tiger Bernadette from the Oregon Zoo is back to...
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Tuesday Meetups: Ecological Gardens Lecture, School Board Listening Session, Historic Resources, Benton Commissioners
Ecological Beauty: Gardens that Benefit Wildlife with Gail Langellotto. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 12...
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Government: Final Jail Funding Plans Discussion Continues, Know Your City Session Scheduled, Arrest in Thornberry Death
Law Enforcement Funding: The Benton County Board of Commissioners set the total bond amount for the Justice System...
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Gas Agreement Still in Limbo, Mayor and Council Sworn In, School Board Seeks Public Input
Gas Agreement: At the Corvallis City Council meeting on Jan. 3, the council voted 6-3 to extend the...
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Oregon faces Novel Risks and Opportunities as Climate Changes, Assessment Shows
Oregon continues to face new and enduring hazards related to climate change, but opportunities for adaptation and mitigation...
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Guest Commentary: Decisions Made Last Year Will Play Out for Oregon in 2023
This year, the state will learn what how the decisions made in 2022 will look like in practice. ...
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From Bad to Verse: The Oxymoronist
The Oxymoronist The oxymoronist With a frown Is very shallow Deep down Unique Perspective I...
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Corvallis Social Justice: Corvallis Climbers of Color Update, Weaponized Identities, Interzone Zine Library, Disrupting Dominant Geographies
Last summer, Samantha “Sam” Kang, founder of Corvallis Climbers of Color (CCOC), an organization rooted in creating access...
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Corvallis Parent: Last School Board Listening Session Slated, Benton Foundation Scholarships Available, Annual Youth Mental Health Report Results
Next week, members of the Corvallis School Board will be holding their last scheduled listening session on their...
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Oregon’s Home-Schooling Surge During Pandemic Starts to Cool
Oregon’s pandemic home-schooling boom is beginning to cool off, new state data shows. The number of students taught...
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Three Concerts, Two Evenings, Thurs. and Fri.
THURSDAY Drew Hitzman. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Free. Family friendly concert with Drew...
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Government: County Will Ask Voters for $110 Million Law Enforcement Bond, Also Supports Homeless Shelter Lobbying Effort
Law Enforcement Bond Amount Chosen: The Benton County Board of Commissioners has set the final price tag for...
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Corvallis Science and Nature: January 2023 Calendar
The holiday rush is behind us and the new year has officially begun. For Corvallis science and nature...
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