Oregon Lawmakers Begin Session, Here’s what Gelser Blouin is Saying, and What’s Ahead
Oregon lawmakers opened the 2026 legislative session Monday with a clear rift between Democrats and Republicans over how...
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Legislature Considers New Restrictions on Oregon National Guard Deployments
Oregon lawmakers have resurrected a bill aiming to restrict deployment of the Oregon National Guard for immigration enforcement...
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Coming to Corvallis: Cultivating Collective Resilience in the Polycrisis with Sarah Jaquette Ray
Drawing on her book written for her students, A Field Guide to Climate Anxiety: How to Keep Your Cool...
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Corvallis Arts Center Buys New Facility, Major Three-year Expansion Planned
On Friday, The Arts Center of Greater Corvallis announced they had received a generous gift and would be...
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OSU Researchers Create a New Cancer Fighting Material, “We Saw Total Tumor Regression”
Scientists at Oregon State University have developed a new nanomaterial that triggers a pair of chemical reactions inside...
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Oregon Gave Direct Cash Payments to 120 Homeless Youth, After a Year, 94% were Housed
Direct cash assistance from the state is helping homeless Oregon youth find housing, according to the results of...
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Court Rules Loggers Can’t Skip Environmental Review on Federal Land, Protects Thousands of Acres in Oregon
A 34-year-old rule exempting some commercial logging projects on federal lands from environmental review is unlawful, a federal...
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Local Democrats Issue Formal Opposition to Corvallis School Board Recall
For anyone believing school board seats aren’t partisan, Benton County Democrats have a message; yes, they are. An...
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Rep. Val Hoyle Joins Lawmakers Seeking to Impeach Secretary Kristi Noem
A growing number of U.S. House Democrats are pushing for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s impeachment after another...
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Measles Detected in Corvallis Wastewater, Here’s what to Know
The Benton County Health Department (BCHD) was recently notified that measles has been detected in wastewater sampling in an area...
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It’s a Food Thing, As Wolf and Cougar Populations Grow, OSU Learns How They’re Coping with Each Other
A new study shows that interactions between wolves and cougars in Yellowstone National Park are driven by wolves...
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Guest Opinion: Kotek Wants Oregon on CNBC’s Top 10 Business List, It’s a Misguided Goal
What should Oregon strive for when it comes to economic policy? According to Gov. Tina Kotek’s recently released Prosperity...
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Friday to Friday: Corvallis Calendar, Jan. 30 to Feb. 6
Friday, Jan 30 Retro Urban Style. Giustina Gallery, The LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 8...
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He Used to Get Shot at for Work, Now He’s Benton County’s Safety Officer
Ray Woothtakewahbitty, whose name is Comanche meaning “arrive and strike,” comes from a family and culture with deep...
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Fewer Immigrants Seek Oregon Health Care Benefits Under Trump
Thousands fewer people are receiving health care through a Medicaid-like Oregon program that’s open to income-eligible people regardless...
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Federal Suit Seeking Oregon Voter Data Dismissed After Bondi Letter Surfaces, State’s Top Election Official Responds
A federal judge has officially dismissed the U.S. Department of Justice’s lawsuit against Secretary of State Tobias Read...
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Reader View: Save Corvallis Schools to Hold Town Hall Thursday, Here’s Why You Should Attend
During last fall’s consolidation process, our school board demonstrated a troubling pattern of making hugely consequential decisions very...
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City Council Mulls Diverting Tax Dollars Toward Downtown Enhancements, Would Need Voter Approval
Money. With all the buzz about new downtown projects and revitalization, one could easily predict what would come...
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