Gov. Kotek Appointed an Economic Prosperity Council, Analysts Divide over Its Findings
For months, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek’s prosperity council has made headlines with a key focus: How best to jumpstart...
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It Started as a Way for Benton County’s Girls to Compete as Rodeo Athletes, Now it’s Being Nationally Recognized
What began as a local effort to create more opportunities for girls in rodeo has grown into one...
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Editor Penny Rosenberg Suddenly Leaves Gazette-Times, Lawyers Up
Penny Rosenberg disappeared. Poof. Just like that. Executives at Lee Enterprises removed her – rather abruptly it seemed...
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No Corvallis, Those Aren’t Flock Cameras, Here’s what the City Actually Records
Recently, Corvallis residents, and Reddit users specifically, have expressed outrage at the City of Corvallis for their potential...
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Earthquake Experts Warn Oregon has Plans for the Big One, But is Short on Action
If the “Big One” — the anticipated massive Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake — hit today, Oregonians west of...
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Another Drug Manufacturer Settles with Oregon over Price Fixing
The fifth pharmaceutical company sued by Oregon’s attorney general and dozens of other state attorneys general for violating...
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On Monday, City Council Considers Fewer Councilors and Longer Terms, Downtown Tax Set Asides
On Monday, the Corvallis City Council will receive two final reports, each coming after lengthy research and deliberation,...
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CASA Voices for Children Terminated, Wasn’t Filing Financial Audits
Kids in Benton County’s court system just lost their voice. CASA Voices for Children, the nonprofit that has...
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GOP Challenger Outraises Rep. Val Hoyle in Latest Campaign Fundraising Period
Oregon’s congressional incumbents outraised their challengers in the latest fundraising quarter, except in one race. Monique DeSpain, a...
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Blood Supply Emergency Declared, Here’s a List of Upcoming Blood Drives
The American Red Cross has declared an emergency blood shortage as supply fell nearly 25% in June. Blood donors are urgently...
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Controversial Oregon Animal Rights Initiative Might not Make the Ballot
A controversial initiative petition to ban killing or harming animals in Oregon with almost no exceptions may not...
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Corvallis Calendar: Friday to Friday, 7/17-7/24
Friday, July 17 Crazy Dayz Sidewalk Sales. Downtown Corvallis, various stores. All Day. Local stores offering summer sidewalk...
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OSU Led Partnership Scores Millions in New Funding to Help Grow Oregon’s Semiconductor Industry
Oregon secured $15 million in federal funding to grow the state’s semiconductor industry, and it could receive up...
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Coffin Butte Landfill’s Bret Davis Rebuffs County Questions about Fires, Capacity and Garbage Juice
Aww, the Coffin Butte Landfill — you know, the giant trash mountain north of town that cravenly swallows...
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Editorial: Fewer City Councilors and Longer Terms, It’s a Plan that Needs More Work
Corvallis’ city government could look very different come 2029. An appointed task force has put their finishing touches...
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Corvallis Celtic Festival Starts Thursday, July 16
Downtown Corvallis is about to trade its usual summer hush for the sound of fiddles, uilleann pipes, and...
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Director of Oregon Ethics Commission Accused of Ethics Violations, and That’s the Smaller Controversy
The Oregon Government Ethics Commission on Friday agreed to ask another state agency to probe allegations of ethics...
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Reader View: Mandated Home Energy Scores, Curtis Wright Responds to a Response
An Open Letter to Corvallis’ Mayor and Councilors: I want to thank one of your CAAB members, Sabine...
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