Lawmakers Pass Bill to Help Oregonians Pay Hospital Charges
Oregon lawmakers are considering a bill aimed at ensuring low-income hospital patients receive free or discounted medical care. ...
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Corvallis Calendar: Tuesday Afternoon to Thursday Evening
Tuesday, April 25 Craft Night (for all ages!). Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 5:30 p.m....
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Government: Benton County Expands Housing Grant to Linn County, Seeks Public Input on West Hills Road Project
Benton Moves Low Income Housing Funds to Linn County: The Benton County Board of Commissioners has agreed to...
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Oregon State Athletics Leader Scott Barnes Rushed to California Hospital, Condition Improving
According to sources at Oregon State University, Vice President and Director of Athletics Scott Barnes remains in stable...
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Oregon Health Authority Anticipates June COVID-19 Surge, Halts Regular Briefings
Oregonians can expect another surge in COVID-19 cases in June, a top Oregon health official said Thursday. Dr....
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170 Wait Behind Bars Statewide Without a Public Defender, Lawmakers Propose New Fixes
Washington County District Attorney Kevin Barton keeps a list of dozens of defendants without a defense attorney tacked...
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Corvallis Calendar: Monday Afternoon to Wednesday Evening
Monday, April 24 2023-25 Budget Committee. 12 p.m. In-Person: 4500 SW Research Way, Shipley and Holmes Public Meeting Rooms....
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Government: Council Votes for Trash Clearance, Ellis Concerned for Homeless and Dissents, And the Fire Dept. Gets a New Engine for Free
Trash Clean-Up: The City of Corvallis is moving forward with a plan that would address the surplus of...
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Corvallis Parent: We Check on Local Teacher Credentials, Deadline for District Curricula Comment Set, New Arts Camp Openings, State School Fund Clash
The school district is considering a slug of new curricula, – the comment period for parents was announced...
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Corvallis Calendar: Friday Afternoon to Monday Evening
Friday, April 21 Teen Takeover: STEAM/Maker Night. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 6:30 p.m. Storytime...
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Kotek Announces State Will Stockpile Abortion Drug
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek announced the state will secure a three-year supply of mifepristone, one of two drugs...
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From Bad to Verse: Flat Earth, Liar Lies, Statistical Insignificance
Limerick I heard it first from my grandpa What is known as the lumberjack’s law This simple delusion ...
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Officials Face Extensive Questions at Community Safety Measure Town Hall
Last night, county officials sat for questions on a justice facilities tax they’re putting before voters – a...
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Kotek Pushes to Divert Money from Oregon Reserves, Democratic Legislators Disagree
Gov. Tina Kotek and legislative Democrats clashed Wednesday over spending, amplifying their first major conflict since she took...
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Oregon Senate Approves Expanded College Access for Prisoners
The state Senate has passed a bill aimed at making higher education classes and programs more accessible for...
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Corvallis Calendar: Thursday Afternoon to Friday Evening
Thursday, April 20 2008 Throwback Party. Block 15 Downtown Pub, 300 SW Jefferson Ave., Corvallis. 11 a.m. to 11...
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Kristoff, Burbank and Hadden at OSU Next Week, Public Welcomed
Pulitzer Prize winning New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof will lecture in Corvallis on Monday, and on Tuesday,...
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CitySpeak Town Hall Livestream: Weighing a New Justice Facilities Tax, Ballot Measure 2-140
It’s the largest infrastructure endeavor in county history, and officials are asking voters to approve another $110 million...
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