The Lost City of Orleans March 20, 2019 A while back, I took you on a historic walk from Madison Plaza through some interesting parts of...5 mins read
Wildlife Photographer David Herasimtschuk March 20, 2019It would be no exaggeration to call David Herasimtschuk a local environmental champion. Working to restore, preserve, and...3 mins read
Considered: Oregon Homeless Report March 20, 2019Last week, The Advocate published an online article briefly reviewing a recent report made by ECONorthwest on Oregon’s homelessness...2 mins read
Amid Mosque Shootings: Oregon Ponders Stronger Protections March 19, 2019The killing of 49 people at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand on Friday, March 15 occurred as...2 mins read
Oregon Lawmakers Consider Paid Family Leave March 19, 2019Oregon is taking another pass at implementing a statewide paid family leave program. Employees in the state could...1 min read
Storytelling Night, This Thursday March 18, 2019Spring beckons the imagery of flowers, showers, and sunlight — surface stuff and greenery that liquifies our winter...1 min read
Ranked Choice Voting Likely For Local 2020 Election March 18, 2019Ranked choice voting made the agenda for this Tuesday’s Benton County Board of Commissioners meeting, and County staff...1 min read
Mid-Valley Workers ‘Terrified’ After Failed Union Vote March 18, 2019Workers at Albany’s ATI Cast Products, known as “PacCast,” held a vote on February 22 to join the United...1 min read
Heart Transplants to Resume at OHSU, Start at Providence Too March 17, 2019Oregon has been without any available heart transplant programs since Septemeber, and now there will be two of...1 min read
Oregon’s Homeless Numbers Worsening March 17, 2019ECONorthwest released a report on Oregon homelessness last Wednesday, and it’s painful to read. For instance, Oregon makes...1 min read
LBCC Ends Horticulture Program: Layoffs and Hires Announced March 16, 2019Amid state funding cuts, Linn-Benton Community College has announced it will be eliminating their horticulture program. The plan...1 min read
Bill Nixing Oregon Vaccine Exemptions Moves Closer to House Vote March 16, 2019Oregon lawmakers came a step closer to cinching down on non-medical exemptions to childhood vaccination on Thursday. House...1 min read
Oregon Should Overhaul Handling of Insanity Defendants, Says Key State Board Official March 15, 2019The state of Oregon needs to overhaul the way it handles people found guilty except for insanity and...5 mins read
Corvallis Students Join National Climate Action March 15, 2019This afternoon, Corvallisites gathered on the Oregon State University Memorial Union quad seeking to combat climate change. Uniting...1 min read
Aging in Place and the Housing Crunch March 13, 2019As more seniors choose to age and receive care in their own homes, demand for accessible housing will...1 min read
Corvallis Noise Fest, March 29-30 March 13, 2019Thanks to the work of local musicians and visual artists, the noise scene in Corvallis has expanded from...2 mins read
The Weekly Churn, March 14 March 13, 2019Senate Passes Ban on Rewarding Neglectful Parents Senate Bill 474 (SB 474), introduced and sponsored by Sen. Sara...5 mins read
Oregon Backwash: Woah, Nelly? March 13, 2019High Speed Car Chase With Pew Pew Woooah nelly. Okay. I take back everything I ever said about...3 mins read
