De-Litter the River, Oct 6 October 3, 2018On Saturday, October 6, Willamette Riverkeeper and partners will be hosting volunteer events all up and down the...1 min read
Public Candidate Debates Scheduled September 26, 2018Our community is at a crossroads over a broad range of issues, and whomever we elect this year...1 min read
Veterans’ Marijuana Safe Harbor Act September 26, 2018A bill was recently introduced to the U.S. Senate that would legalize marijuana for military veterans by allowing VA...1 min read
An Ideal Husband at Majestic September 26, 2018Stop me if you’ve heard this one. A politician faces extreme scrutiny in the face of a past...2 mins read
Featured Poet: K. Shawn Edgar September 19, 2018Searching O. Hunt “Come have at us, we are strong.” Elephant is, Land dweller. Seal, Water-carving sea...1 min read
Gazette-Times Lays Off Reporters September 19, 2018“Same here,” says Lillian Schrock, former Corvallis Gazette-Times Public Safety Reporter, in response to Bob Lundeberg’s tweet. Both...1 min read
Mary’s Peak Shooting Cleanup September 19, 2018Mary’s Peak is a favorite recreation spot for a diverse range of mid-valley denizens, be it hikers, bikers,...1 min read
Corvallis Arts Walk, Sept 20 September 12, 2018It’s the back to school season—bye bye summer days and available parking spaces, but hello to September’s CAW....2 mins read
Rise For Climate Rally September 12, 2018On September 8, the Rise For Climate rally was hosted in over 800 locations around the world, including...1 min read
Hate Group Threatens Advocate, Legally September 7, 2018Our Sept 6 issue revolved around a piece titled “Brawlers, Bloggers, and State Lawmakers,” where we included reporting...1 min read
Clara Baker Opens for Shook Twins, Sept 7 September 5, 2018When Portland-based singer-songwriter Clara Baker opens for the Shook Twins at the Majestic Theatre on September 7, audiences...3 mins read
Coast Tip: Avoiding Polluted Waters September 5, 2018On Tuesday, August 28, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) issued a recreational use health advisory for Newport’s popular...1 min read
Public Mayoral Debate: Sept 11 September 5, 2018This year’s contest for mayor is both a study in contrasts among candidates, and more prescient than usual....1 min read
Advocate August Financials September 5, 2018Donors and readers have voiced appreciation for our decision to publicly disclose The Advocate’s finances last month, and...1 min read
Whale Bones Ready to Resurface August 29, 2018Somewhere deep down under the glistening surface of Yaquina Bay, a sunken treasure has lain the past couple...1 min read
Yellow Jackets Swarm Corvallis August 29, 2018If you’ve seen more yellowjackets buzzing around in your backyard than usual, you’re not alone. Multiple news sources...1 min read
Nature Alert: Prowlin’ for Owls August 22, 2018I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again now: This far into summer is a rough go...2 mins read
K-9 Care-A-Van Services Pets of the Homeless August 22, 2018Any pet owner will likely tell you that their pet is a member of the family. People experiencing...2 mins read