COVID UPDATE – WEEK ENDING FEB 27, 2022 February 27, 2022Feb. 27, 2022 United States: Cumulative Cases: 80,560,293, Cumulative Deaths: 972,930 World: Cumulative Cases: 434,666,202, Cumulative Deaths: 5,963,158 Oregon to End Emergency Declaration,...12 mins read
As the DCA Dissolves, What’s Next? February 27, 2022With the news about the Downtown Corvallis Association’s (DCA) dissolution, many are wondering what’s next for downtown businesses....4 mins read
Corvallis School Board Recognizes Women’s History, Developmental Disability Awareness Month February 27, 2022Corvallis School Board Recognizes Women’s History, Developmental Disability Awareness Month During a special Feb. 24 meeting, the Corvallis...3 mins read
Weekly Meals, Community Care at Skate Park Continues February 26, 2022Every Thursday afternoon, Corvallis residents John and Trish Borowski arrive at the Eric Scott McKinley Skate Park to...6 mins read
Petition to Raise Corporate Taxes, Send Money to Oregonians Gaining Support February 26, 2022In 2016, Oregon ballot measure 97 proposed a 2.5% tax on corporate sales that exceeded $25 million, with...1 min read
Oregon Bill to Help Students With Disabilities Falls Through Cracks February 26, 2022Oregon Sen. Sara Gelser Blouin, D-Corvallis, reports she received a call on Wednesday from Gov. Kate Brown saying...2 mins read
Eminent Domain Vote for Jail Site Set, March 1 Commissioner’s Meeting February 25, 2022The Benton County Board of Commissioners announced on Friday that they were unable to reach an agreement with...1 min read
CHEERS & JEERS: Locals Make Good, Oregon Stays Weird February 25, 2022CHEERS for us – The Corvallis Advocate. This week marks our tenth anniversary. Yay team! Moving on… JEERS...3 mins read
Corvallis Increases Lodging Tax Appropriation February 25, 2022The Corvallis City Council approved a resolution that will increase the amount the city receives from payments to...1 min read
Night Skiing at Hoodoo February 25, 2022Friday nights at Hoodoo Ski Area are unrecognizable compared to the normal weekday hubbub. Amid the magical ambiance...1 min read
HELP WANTED: Writers & Reporters February 24, 2022We’re looking for part-time freelancers with newspaper or magazine experience, although we will consider training promising candidates who...1 min read
Wyse, Biscoe on Being Selected for Advisory Board February 24, 2022Recently, two officials from Benton County towns were appointed to the Local Officials Advisory Board. The Board assists...3 mins read
State Legislature Moves ‘Self-Serve’ Gas Bill Forward February 24, 2022The Oregon State Legislature is moving forward with a bill that would allow for gas stations throughout the...1 min read
American Healthcare Workers, Pandemic-Induced Burnout February 24, 2022A new USA Today – Ipsos survey found that while American healthcare workers have remained resilient over the...1 min read
Is This Your Year for Burning Man? February 23, 20222020 2021 2022 is the year to go to Burning Man! After two years of being pandemic canceled,...3 mins read
How Burning Man Transformed me from Corporate Wonk to Artist February 23, 2022When I was 50 years old, I was introduced to Burning Man. This summer will be my eighth...5 mins read
Oregon Dems Agree to Bill Alterations February 23, 2022Oregon Democrats have agreed to make significant changes to a bill that would vacate convictions for those who...3 mins read
Do School Budgets Leave Benton County Kids Without Arts Ed February 22, 2022The quality and variety of art education taught in grade schools varies greatly across Oregon, with many schools...6 mins read
