La Niña 2020: A Colder Winter Weather Outlook for Corvallis, Willamette Valley October 20, 2020A La Niña climate pattern has developed this year, which could lead to colder and wetter winter weather...1 min read
Oregonians to Vote on Psilocybin Therapy October 19, 2020Oregon voters this fall are set to vote on the approval and regulation of psilocybin therapy. The approval...2 mins read
Without Change, Oregon’s COVID Cases Could Increase Drastically October 19, 2020Oregon has seen a record high number of COVID-19 cases in the past few weeks, and projections show...1 min read
Census Finds Same-Sex Married People More Likely to be in Work Force October 19, 2020The U.S. Census Bureau released data showing that people in same-sex marriages, particularly women, were more likely to...1 min read
How the Virus that Causes COVID Could Help the Opioid Epidemic October 18, 2020A new study by University of Arizona Health Sciences researchers reveals that the virus that causes COVID, SARS-CoV-2,...3 mins read
Add COVID to a Childcare Desert and Women are left Jobless October 18, 2020Oregon Employment Department finds there is a significant difference between unemployment rates for men and unemployment rates for...3 mins read
Election 2020: The Corvallis Advocate Endorsements October 17, 2020With presidential election drama swirling atop everyone’s mind, one could easily miss what’s happening down ballot, and who...8 mins read
OSU Racism: Student Group Demands More Action, Less Talk October 17, 2020 Oregon State University, like many other colleges and universities across the United States, is predominantly white: in spring...11 mins read
OSU’s Black Student-Athletes Take a Stand Against Racial Injustice with Dam Change October 17, 2020Historically, Black student-athletes have been at the forefront of social justice and activism at Oregon State University. In...11 mins read
Backyard Chickens: The Do’s and Dont’s to Keep Your Family Safe October 16, 2020Living sustainably has become more important to many people since the beginning of quarantine and the food shortages brought about by COVID-19. Suddenly,...6 mins read
OSU Spinouts Outset Medical and Agility Robotics Make Breakthroughs October 16, 2020Oregon State Spinouts Two Oregon State University spinouts have made significant progress this week: medical technology company Outset...2 mins read
Benton County Property Values Still on the Rise October 16, 2020In 2019, homes sales increased in real market values in Benton County, according to a report published on the...1 min read
New Emergency Alert System for Linn-Benton: Expect a Call October 15, 2020This Halloween, Oct. 31 at 2:00 pm., you’ll be getting a call from the Linn-Benton Emergency Alert System....1 min read
How to Become a Volunteer Firefighter October 15, 2020Oregon experienced a record number of wildfires this summer and climate scientists predict that wildfires will continue their...2 mins read
Testing Completed at Oregon Senior Facilities October 15, 2020There are 23 assisted living facilities in Benton County, and 11 of those are in the city of...1 min read
CitySpeak Debates: Local Candidates, Public Concerns October 14, 2020At the CitySpeak Forum this past evening, The Advocate hosted a debate for candidates seeking local offices. In...6 mins read
Spurs Player Eubanks Fundraises for Home State Oregon October 14, 2020Current San Antonia Spur, former Oregon State University basketball star Drew Eubanks, may live in Texas today, but...1 min read
Unused Wapato Jail Turned Homeless Re-entry Shelter October 14, 2020What was once the Wapato Corrections Facility opened its doors as Bybee Lakes Hope Center, a homeless re-entry...2 mins read
