Wyden Offers Federal Funding Seminar for Oregon Cities, Counties and Nonprofits March 17, 2023U.S. Senator Ron Wyden announced he’s convening an all-day, online seminar on Tuesday, March 21 for representatives of...1 min read
Oregon House Passes $200 Million for Housing and Homelessness, Calls it a Start March 17, 2023Oregon is on track to spend $200 million to help homeless residents move into houses, give people who...8 mins read
Oregon DEQ Will Pause Electric Vehicle Purchase Rebates, Program is Running Out of Money March 17, 2023A cash rebate program rewarding purchasers of electric vehicles is running out of money and will temporarily be...1 min read
OSU: Exhibit Includes Antarctic Paintings, An Artist and Scientist Connect March 17, 2023An Oregon State University gallery is holding a water-themed art show that includes paintings from a Salem-based painter...1 min read
Corvallis Parent: Preschool Tuition Help, New Corvallis Schools Student Dress Code Approved, 7 Area History Museums Kids Love, State School Fund Update March 16, 2023Last week we offered a sampling of Corvallis preschools, each quite different from the other – all with...10 mins read
Corvallis Social Justice: Supply Request for Corvallis Really Really Free Market, Local Know Your Rights Sessions on Homelessness, “Resist Transphobia in Oregon” Speak-In Postponed March 16, 2023The Corvallis Really Really Free Market (RRFM), a local mutual aid and community outreach group distributing free basic...4 mins read
Oregon Education Bill Seeks to Stem Antisemitism, Teach Jewish History in Schools March 16, 2023State lawmakers want Oregon students to learn about Jewish history and their contributions to society. House Bill 2905 would...3 mins read
Commentary: This Jew’s View of Holocaust Education in Corvallis’ Schools March 16, 2023This week, we learned Oregon lawmakers are considering a bill that would specifically require districts to teach Jewish...3 mins read
Corvallis Calendar: Thursday Afternoon to Friday Evening March 16, 2023Thursday Corvallis Arts Walk. Downtown Corvallis. 4 p.m. Free. Visit downtown Corvallis to tour the working studios of our...2 mins read
Government: Councilor Napack Slated for Public Q&A, Kerby Departure Shuffles County Staffing, Low-Income Housing Progresses March 15, 2023Government Comment Corner: Another member of the Corvallis City Council will be hosting a government comment corner. Ward...2 mins read
Corvallis Science & Nature: Uncertain Douglas-Fir Future, Forests as Pollinator Paradise, Insect and Wetland Talks March 15, 2023Uncertain Future for Doug Firs The Douglas-fir is probably the most iconic plant species in Oregon. It’s been...2 mins read
Samaritan Agrees to Staff Lincoln County Addiction Facility, Awaits State Funding Decisions March 15, 2023We Corvallisites love our daytrips to the picturesque beach communities between Yachats and Lincoln City. But what we...4 mins read
Despite Oregon’s Pay Equity Law, Report Finds Gaps Persist and Worsen March 15, 2023Despite a 2017 pay equity law, two studies of the state payroll and two rounds of equity raises,...3 mins read
Corvallis Calendar: Wednesday Afternoon to Thursday Evening March 15, 2023Wednesday Housing Operational Committee. 12 p.m. The HOC meets, as needed, to review funding applications or discuss housing policy...3 mins read
Corvallis Business: Benton Unemployment 3 Years Ago and Now, Local Real Estate Acceleration, Impact Studio’s New Director, Your Weekly Business Events Calendar March 14, 2023This last month’s weather did not slow things down in the real estate market, according to Samantha Alley,...5 mins read
OSU: Nicholas Kristof Speaks Next Month, Register Early March 14, 2023Pulitzer Prize winning New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof will lecture in Corvallis next month, and you may...1 min read
Organized Theft Rings Cost Oregon Retailers Millions, Legislators Consider Tough New Laws March 14, 2023Statewide, Oregon retailers face sophisticated theft rings that steal goods – electronics, jewelry and other merchandise – and...3 mins read
Corvallis Calendar: Wednesday and Thursday March 14, 2023Wednesday Employment Help. 2nd Floor Classroom, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis, OR. 10:00 a.m. – 12 p.m. Job-seekers...3 mins read