Governor Proposes State Officials Intervene Directly into Struggling Schools
The Oregon Department of Education would have historic power to intervene in struggling schools and districts across the...
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Northwest Forest Committee to be Disbanded
Federal officials are preparing to disband an advisory committee tasked with guiding policies for millions of acres of...
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Road and Water Project to Impact Southwest Corvallis
Corvallis’ Public Works Department will be starting a project at SW 35th and Western, and it will have...
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The Arts Center this Month: Intimate Struggle Meets Industrial Imagery, Zines Make a Reading Room, New Classes
After the hyperlocal Howland Community Open and months of highlighted Oregon State University artists – a wider net...
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Buy this New License Plate, Support OSU’s Big Fish Lab
Vouchers are now on sale for a new specialty Oregon license plate that researchers hope will inspire people...
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State Healthcare, Social Services Costs Soar, Budgeters Mull Adding Hundreds of Millions
Citing higher-than-anticipated caseloads in the state’s Medicaid program and the agency that provides services to seniors and people...
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Bill Could Limit how Oregon Utilities Pay for Lobbying, Ads
A bill that aims to ensure Oregon ratepayers are not paying for utilities’ lobbying and advertising expenses could...
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Kindergarten Enrollment Starts, Information Nights Scheduled
Will your kiddo be age five by September 15 this year – if yes, the folks at the...
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Corvallis Calendar: Friday to Friday, Mar. 7 to 14
Friday, March 7 Oregon State Board of Trustees Meeting. Virtual event. 8 am – 2:15 pm. Finance and...
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Nature Alert: Five March Birds to Look Out for in Corvallis
The crocuses and daffodils are popping, and the sun is setting after six. Spring is coming. For Oregon...
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Who Rep. Val Hoyle took to Trump’s Address, and What She Thought of It
Prior to last night, Rep. Val Hoyle announced she would be attending the President’s State of the Union...
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Oregon Should Fund Special Education Like Most States, Experts Say
Lawmakers got a three-hour crash course this week on fixes that are needed to Oregon’s education funding formula...
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State Helpline for Farmers, Loggers and Fishermen Could Get Permanent Funding
For more than a year, Oregonians involved in agriculture, forestry and the fishing industry have had a resource...
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County Deems Landfill Expansion Application Complete, Here’s what’s Next
The Benton County Planning Division has deemed the application to expand the landfill complete, and at this point...
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Guest Commentary: State Mulls Laws to Protect Public Officials from Threats, but Needs to Consider Free Speech Too
Elected and other government officials are being threatened more often and in more ways than they were even...
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Should E-Bikes be Allowed on State Forest Trails? Input Deadline Announced
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is seeking public comments on proposed rule updates to electric assisted (e-assisted) bicycle...
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OSU Announces a Week of International Women’s Day Events
International Women’s Day is Saturday, March 8, and Oregon State University is marking the occasion with events designed...
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Editorial: After Ellis, Hard Truths and a Possible Path Forward
At a time that feels chaotic, and even threatening to some of us, our hope is for a...
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