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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First Toilet Paper, Now Mason Jars Disappear From Store Shelves
People looking to ferment their fresh foods may have difficulty finding a proper container, and hipsters may have...
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The Nonmeeting of Unlike Minds
Leader of local chapter of Unlike Minds, Warren George, is unable to start a group due to...
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Benton County on Watch List: Local Businesses Keep on Keeping On
With Benton County being on the state’s COVID Watch List, business owners say they will continue to do...
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Preparing for Winter: Not just for Squirrels and Bears Anymore
Winter storm season is fast approaching, whether we want to admit it or not, and there’s nothing worse...
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OSU Couple Marries to Pandemic Theme
COVID has changed many events we once knew and loved, both big and small: trips to the movie...
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