Wildfires: Valley Remains Choked with Fire Smoke September 16, 2020Clearing the smoke above the West Coast may take time – and it’s more than just a question...3 mins read
Corvallis to Receive $363,199 in Housing Aid September 15, 2020Oregon residents have battled the threat of wildfires along with the health and economic challenges of COVID-19, but...1 min read
Running From A Fire, Stopped At Gunpoint September 15, 2020As fire burns across Oregon in a way not seen in living memory, some people trying to escape...2 mins read
As Life Returns to Normal, Will the Uptick in Pet Adoptions Become an Uptick in Returns? September 15, 2020Stay at home orders and increased isolation due to the coronavirus have led to an increase in pet...3 mins read
Oregon Fire Marshal: ‘I didn’t do anything criminal’ September 14, 2020On Saturday, Sept. 12, Oregon State Fire Marshal Jim Walker announced his resignation after being placed on paid...1 min read
CommCards Now Available from CPD for People with Disabilities September 14, 2020Communication is the cornerstone of our human lives. Without the ability to communicate with one another, we would...1 min read
Oregon Inmates Transferred Due to Wildfires, Potentially Exposed to COVID September 14, 2020Over the past week, inmates from four different Oregon prisons have been moved due to their facilities’ proximity...1 min read
As Fires Rage On, Oregon State Fire Marshal Resigns September 13, 2020Oregon State Fire Marshal Jim Walker resigned Saturday, Sept. 13, as the state faces a historic and devastating...1 min read
Oregon Fires Causing Death, Displacement, and Hazardous Air September 13, 2020Wildfires in Oregon have left dozens missing and tens of thousands of people displaced. At least 10 people...2 mins read
Oregon Picks Colorado Firm for Unemployment Tech Upgrade September 13, 2020Correction: This article originally stated Oregon has paid 4 million in unemployment benefits since march, this number is...2 mins read
FEMA Promises Help for Fire Victims September 12, 2020 As of Saturday morning, Sept. 12, the state of Oregon has 36 active wildfires with nearly 900,000 acres...1 min read
Cascade BBQ’s “Smoke the Vote” Event Encourages Voter Turnout in Corvallis September 12, 2020With the November election a few months away and concerns rising about voter turnout, one Corvallis business has...1 min read
OSU Board of Trustees Meeting September 12, 2020The Oregon State University Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, Sept. 17, to consider the issuance of...1 min read
Perfect Storm of Factors Leads to Unparalleled Fire Season September 11, 2020Fires creating mayhem all across the state this week became so powerful that Gov. Kate Brown called them...3 mins read
Majestic Theatre Hosts First Class Since Pandemic September 11, 2020The Majestic Theatre, one of Parks and Rec’s gems at 115 SW 2nd St., had to cancel its...2 mins read
Corvallis On List of College Towns Facing Economic Ruin September 11, 2020In a list published by Business Insider, Corvallis was ranked 25 out of 30 college towns that could...1 min read
Oregonians Advised: Be Ready to Flee Wildfires September 10, 2020To keep up-to-date on what is happening in Benton County, go to the wildfire response page. “Over the...1 min read
Wildfire Smoke May Increase COVID-19 Risk, Causes Similar Symptoms September 10, 2020Wildfires in Oregon are an extra threat to those recovering from or suffering with COVID-19, and the smoke...1 min read