City Council Votes for Affordable Housing Developer’s Property Tax Break February 25, 2026Last week, the Corvallis City Council voted to support a property tax exemption for The Central at Wake...1 min read
Oregon Senate Passes Bill Criminalizing Threats Against Elected Officials February 25, 2026People who threaten public officials could face prison time under a bill the Oregon Senate passed 18-11 Tuesday....1 min read
Bipartisan Statewide Lodging Tax to Support Wildlife and Habitat Passes House February 25, 2026The Oregon House of Representatives has voted 36 to 22 to pass HB 4134, the “1.25% for Wildlife”...1 min read
Starting Next Week, Expect 3rd Street Traffic Disruptions February 25, 2026The last phase of a water pipeline replacement project under the Marys River will begin in early March,...1 min read
A Corvallis Cartoonist Braves a Monumental Editorial Deflection February 25, 2026By Corvallis cartoonist Jack Compere…...1 min read
Three OSU Students Win Consular Corps Scholarships, All in the Same Year February 23, 2026For the first time, three Oregon State University students have received Oregon Consular Corps scholarships in the same year,...3 mins read
Commentary: ICE Conundrums for Oregon Cops, Will State Lawmakers Leave Us All Waiting February 23, 2026The Alex Pretti scenario ought to be under serious consideration by the Oregon Legislature. Time is running out. Pretti, as...3 mins read
A Loophole Allows Oregon Youth to Buy Nicotine Pouches, A New Bill Aims to End That February 23, 2026The Oregon Senate voted 26-1 Friday to pass a bill aiming to close a loophole allowing Oregon youth...1 min read
Corvallis Year of the Fire Horse Celebration Set for Sunday, Mar. 1 February 23, 2026The Lunar New Year Lantern Festival continues its tradition in Corvallis this season as a long-anticipated, once-a-year celebration...3 mins read
Common Fields Asked for Noise Ordinance Help, City Council Appears Ready February 20, 2026This all started with downtown food cart and event hub, Common Fields, and a neighbor that was not...4 mins read
Benton County’s Top Administrator Quits Without Advance Notice, Here’s what we Know February 20, 2026Without any advance notice, Benton County’s top administrator quit Wednesday. Rachel McEneny had served as County Administrator for...4 mins read
Marys Peak, Alsea Falls Targeted by Trump Administration Clearcutting Plan February 20, 2026The Bureau of Land Management is seeking to eliminate old-growth and wildlife protections across nearly 2 million acres...2 mins read
Oregon Health Officials Declare Measles Outbreak, Five Confirmed Cases February 20, 2026State health officials declared a measles outbreak Thursday following five confirmed cases in Oregon. Dr. Howard Chiou, medical...2 mins read
At Least One Legal Fight Over Trump’s National Guard Deployment in Portland Ends February 20, 2026Ongoing legal fights over President Donald Trump’s attempt to send hundreds of Oregon, California and Texas National Guard...2 mins read
Corvallis Calendar: Friday to Friday, Feb 20 to Feb 27 February 20, 2026Friday, Feb 20 Retro Urban Style. Giustina Gallery, The LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8...33 mins read
Developer Seeks Tax Break for Affordable Housing Project, Corvallis’ Council Considers Tonight February 17, 2026Tuesday night, the Corvallis City Council will consider a property tax exemption for a new affordable housing project....1 min read
Seeking to Protect Oregon’s Wildfire Ravaged Wine Industry, OSU Researchers Seek a Second Skin for Grapes February 17, 2026Wildfire smoke is a growing risk for wine grapes in Oregon and across the West. When smoke reaches...2 mins read
As Deportations Grow Violent, Some of Oregon’s Republican Leaders Begin to Push Back February 17, 2026After hearing her Democratic counterpart cite the immigration detention of a 7-year-old and her parents seeking medical care...9 mins read
